Consider the Location of Four Distribution Centers, A, B, C

Multiple Choice

Consider the location of four distribution centers, A, B, C, and D, with the following location coordinates and shipping requirements per week. Management is considering locating a new plant at the site of one of the four distribution centers. What is the load- distance score if the plant is located at distribution center A? (Use rectilinear distance.) $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Location } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Tons } \\\hline A & ( 0,100 ) & 2 \\\mathrm {~B} & ( 200,300 ) & 1 \\\mathrm { C } & ( 500,600 ) & 3 \\\mathrm { D } & ( 100,200 ) & 4 \\\hline\end{array}$$

A) less than or equal to 4500
B) greater than 4500 but less than or equal to 5000
C) greater than 5000 but less than or equal to 5500
D) greater than 5500