Question: Using the data from Problem C.15 and the unit production costs in the following table, show which locations yield the lowest cost. In problem C.15

Using the data from Problem C.15 and the unit production costs in the following table, show which locations yield the lowest cost.

In problem C.15

Drew Rosen Corp. is considering adding a fourth plant to its three existing facilities in Gatineau, Napanee, and Kanata. Both Oka and Cornwall are being considered. Evaluating only the transportation costs per unit as shown in the table, decide which site is best.
From Existing Plants Napanee Gatineau Demand To Kanata $21 250 $20 $17 Renfrew Arnprior Kingston 200 $25 $27 $25 $20 350

From Proposed Plants To Cornwall Oka Renfrew $29 $27 Arnprior $30 $28 $30 $31 Kingston Capacity 150 15

From Existing Plants Napanee Gatineau Demand To Kanata $21 250 $20 $17 Renfrew Arnprior Kingston 200 $25 $27 $25 $20 350 $22 300 $22 150 200 Capacity From Proposed Plants To Cornwall Oka Renfrew $29 $27 Arnprior $30 $28 $30 $31 Kingston Capacity 150 15

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