Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Center-Of-Gravity Method Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the center-of-gravity method is False?

• A) It is designed to minimize the maximum possible travel distance to any location.
• B) The optimal x- and y-coordinates are calculated separately.
• C) The optimal solution is unconstrained, so it could suggest a location in the middle of a body of water.
• D) The weights used are the quantity of goods moved to or from each location.
• E) The origin of the coordinate system and the scale used are arbitrary, just as long as the relative distances are correctly represented.

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