A quantitative method used to evaluate single locations based primarily on proximity is:
A) break-even analysis.
B) the transportation method.
C) a preference matrix.
D) the load-distance method.

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The load-distance method is a quantitative technique used to evaluate the suitability of single locations for a facility based primarily on proximity to raw materials, customers, or other relevant factors. The method calculates the sum of the product of the weight of material moved and the distance moved for each movement, determining the optimum location with the lowest total load-distance. The other options listed are not primarily focused on evaluating location based on proximity.

A Quantitative Method Used to Evaluate Single Locations Based Primarily