Using the Following Information About Material Volume Shipped from a Plant

question 22

Multiple Choice

Using the following information about material volume shipped from a plant to four retail outlets, which of the following is a TRUE statement about the center of gravity for the best location of the plant? $\begin{array}{rrr}\text { Reta1 Outlet }&\text { Location Coordinates } \mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}&\text { Material Movement }\\1 & 18,6 & 1,500 \\2 & 12,15 & 2,100 \\3 & 7,10 & 1,900 \\4 & 7,20 & 1,200\end{array}$

• A) The x-axis and the y-axis are less than 10.0.
• B) The x-axis is less than 10.0, and the y-axis is more than 10.0.
• C) The x-axis is more than 10.0, and the y-axis is less than 10.0.
• D) The x-axis and the y-axis are more than 10.0.

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Definitions:

Economic Growth Rate

The rate at which the gross domestic product (GDP) of an economy increases over a specific period, indicating the health and prosperity of the economy.

Industry Growth

The increase in the size and output of an industry over time, typically measured in terms of revenue, employment, or output.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business.

Raw Materials

Basic goods used in the production of final products.