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QUESTION 3: Calculate total variable cost from the choice of each site for the new Texago refinery

THE TEXAGO CORP.SITE SELECTION PROBLEM


Shipping cost for crude oil Shipping cost for finish product Annual Operation cost
Los Angeles $ 880 $ 1,570 $ 620
Galveton $ 920 $ 1,630 $ 570
St.Louis $ 960 $ 1,430 $ 530

Compare the 3 total costs in the Total column, we notice that St. Louis has the lowestcost with 2.920 million $.

Therefore, the best option would be St. Louis with a total cost of 2.920 million $
he new Texago refinery

Total
$ 3,070
$ 3,120
$ 2,920

ost with 2.920 million $.

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