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A telecommunications firm is planning to lay fiber optic cable from several community college distance learning sites to a central studio,in such a way that the miles of cable are minimized.Some locations require more than one set of cables (these are the loads).Where should the studio be located to accomplish the objective?
A telecommunications firm is planning to lay fiber optic cable from several community college distance learning sites to a central studio,in such a way that the miles of cable are minimized.Some locations require more than one set of cables (these are the loads).Where should the studio be located to accomplish the objective?


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Average Fixed Inspection Cost

A cost that remains constant per unit but varies in total, associated specifically with the inspection process in manufacturing or quality control.

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