Determine the Optimum Location for a Distribution Center to Serve

question 10

Essay

Determine the optimum location for a distribution center to serve the following locations. Shipments to each location will be approximately equal. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Location } & ( \mathrm { x } , \mathrm { y } ) \\\hline \mathrm { A } & 2,2 \\\mathrm { B} & 5,6 \\\mathrm { C } & 6,3 \\\mathrm { D } & 7,5\end{array}$$

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