Consider the Location of Four Distribution Centers, A, B, C

question 97

Multiple Choice

Consider the location of four distribution centers, A, B, C, and D, with the following location coordinates and shipping requirements per week. Management is considering locating a new plant at the site of one of the four distribution centers. What is the load- distance score if the plant is located at distribution center A? (Use rectilinear distance.) $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Location } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Tons } \\\hline A & ( 0,100 ) & 2 \\\mathrm {~B} & ( 200,300 ) & 1 \\\mathrm { C } & ( 500,600 ) & 3 \\\mathrm { D } & ( 100,200 ) & 4 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) less than or equal to 4500
• B) greater than 4500 but less than or equal to 5000
• C) greater than 5000 but less than or equal to 5500
• D) greater than 5500

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