Practical Management Science
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Weighted factor method
Use the table to calculate the most ideal X coordinate for supermarket
Point |
Quantity offered/requested |
Transportation costs |
Coordinate X |
Coordinate Y |
Supermarket 1 |
3,000 |
0.04 |
4 |
8 |
Supermarket 2 |
3,500 |
0.04 |
7 |
2 |
Supermarket 3 |
2,000 |
0.07 |
3 |
5 |
Supermarket 4 |
1,500 |
0.07 |
7 |
4 |
Supermarket 5 |
1,200 |
0.07 |
6 |
8 |
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