Table 13.4
Royal Flush Plumbing Supplies has the following demand forecasts for the five markets that it serves:

-Use the information in Table 13.4. If Royal Flush decides to locate a warehouse at market D, what is the total load-distance score? (Use rectilinear distance.)
A) less than 400
B) between 401 and 450
C) between 451 and 500
D) more than 500

Question

Table 13.4
Royal Flush Plumbing Supplies has the following demand forecasts for the five markets that it serves:
 
-Use the information in Table 13.4. If Royal Flush decides to locate a warehouse at market D, what is the total load-distance score? (Use rectilinear distance.)
A) less than 400 
B) between 401 and 450 
C) between 451 and 500 
D) more than 500

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total load-distance score is 400. The distance from market A to market D is 100 miles, and the load from market A is 4. The distance from market B to market D is 150 miles, and the load from market B is 3. The distance from market C to market D is 150 miles, and the load from market C is 2. The total load-distance score is 4 * 100 + 3 * 150 + 2 * 150 = 400.

Table 13.4 Royal Flush Plumbing Supplies Has the Following Demand Forecasts for Forecasts