Using the Following Information About Material Volume Shipped from a Plant

question 59

Essay

Using the following information about material volume shipped from a plant to four retail outlets, find the best location for the plant using the center of gravity method.
$$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Retail Outlet } & \text { Lacation Coordinates } X ,Y & \text { Materal Movement } \\\hline 1 & 18,6 & 1,500 \\2 & 12,15 & 2,100 \\3 & 7,10 & 1,900 \\4 & 7,20 & 1,200\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Service Charge

A Service Charge is a fee collected for services provided, often seen in the banking, hospitality, and service industries.