Jim Is Trying to Solve a Problem Where the Point

question 48

Essay

Jim is trying to solve a problem where the point A should be within the radius of 15cms from points B, C, D, E, and F. The decision variables are defined as below.
X = horizontal coordinate of point A
Y = vertical coordinate of point A
The data on the distances is given below:

Formulate and solve a model that minimizes the maximum distance from point A to each of the points B, C, D, E, and F. Round all your answers to three decimal places.

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