Table 13.3
Durham Toy, Inc. has five distribution centers at the location coordinates given as follows. The monthly demand at each center is also given.

-Use the information in Table 13.3. What are the x and y coordinates for the center of gravity?
A) x ≥ 14, y ≥ 15
B) x

Question

Table 13.3
Durham Toy, Inc. has five distribution centers at the location coordinates given as follows. The monthly demand at each center is also given.
 
-Use the information in Table 13.3. What are the x and y coordinates for the center of gravity?
A) x ≥ 14, y ≥ 15 
B) x < 14, y ≥ 15 
C) x < 14, y < 15 
D) x ≥ 14, y < 15

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The center of gravity is located at the average of the x and y coordinates of the points. The average of the x coordinates is (10 + 18) / 2 = 14, and the average of the y coordinates is (12 + 18) / 2 = 15. Therefore, the center of gravity is located at (14, 15).

Table 13.3 Durham Toy, Inc. Has Five Distribution Centers at the Location