Three Distribution Centers, A, B, and C, Are Located at the Following

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Short Answer

Three distribution centers, A, B, and C, are located at the following (X, Y) coordinates: A, (20, 130); B, (180, 0); and C, (200, 200).A factory is to be constructed to distribute a new product through these warehouses.The expected annual volumes expected to be shipped through the three warehouses is forecast to be 20 million units through A, 100 million through B, and 50 million through
C.Using the centroid method, approximately what should the coordinates of the new factory be? _________________

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