A package delivery service wants to build a new distribution center in Boise,Idaho.The location of the center needs to be in the vicinity of Interstate-84,/Highway-55 and the Boise Airport.The following table provides the coordinates of these three sites and the number of weekly packages.

The suggested coordinates for the new warehouse using the center of gravity method are
A)x = 36.0 and y = 35.0
B)x = 27.3 and y = 22.3
C)x = 25.54 and y =24.4
D)x = 27.5 and y = 35.5

Question

A package delivery service wants to build a new distribution center in Boise,Idaho.The location of the center needs to be in the vicinity of Interstate-84,/Highway-55 and the Boise Airport.The following table provides the coordinates of these three sites and the number of weekly packages.

The suggested coordinates for the new warehouse using the center of gravity method are

The suggested coordinates for the new warehouse using the center of gravity method are
A)x = 36.0 and y = 35.0 
B)x = 27.3 and y = 22.3 
C)x = 25.54 and y =24.4 
D)x = 27.5 and y = 35.5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The center of gravity method takes into consideration the coordinates and the amount of packages at each location to determine the best location for the new distribution center. The suggested coordinates (25.54, 24.4) for the new warehouse are the ones that minimize the total distance between the three existing locations and the new one. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

A Package Delivery Service Wants to Build a New Distribution