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. If the plant is located at the center of gravity, what is the load-distance score, assuming rectilinear distance?
A) less than or equal to 1,500
B) more than 1,500 but less than or equal to 1,600
C) more than 1,600 but less than or equal to 1,700
D) more than 1,700

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. If the plant is located at the center of gravity, what is the load-distance score, assuming rectilinear distance?
A) less than or equal to 1,500 
B) more than 1,500 but less than or equal to 1,600 
C) more than 1,600 but less than or equal to 1,700 
D) more than 1,700

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The load-distance score is calculated using the rectilinear distance from the center of gravity to each location, weighted by the load. The score falls within the range of more than 1,600 but less than or equal to 1,700 based on the given options.

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