Question: Problem 14-10 (Static) A small manufacturing facility is being planned that will feed parts to three heavy manufacturing facilities. The locations of the current plants
Problem 14-10 (Static)
A small manufacturing facility is being planned that will feed parts to three heavy manufacturing facilities. The locations of the current plants with their coordinates and volume requirements are given in the following table:
| PLANT LOCATION | COORDINATES (x, y) | VOLUME (PARTS PER YEAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 300, 320 | 4,000 |
| Decatur | 375, 470 | 6,000 |
| Joliet | 470, 180 | 3,000 |
Use the centroid method to determine a location for this new facility.
Note: Round your answers to 1 decimal place.
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