Which of the Following Is True of the Center-Of-Gravity Method

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the center-of-gravity method used to evaluate a location?

• A)It is a qualitative technique.
• B)It assumes that distribution costs are a linear function of only the distance and the quantity shipped.
• C)It makes use of satellite and geographic positioning systems.
• D)It ignores distribution costs.

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