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I run JB Hunt trucking, and I'm trying to locate my warehouse to minimize the amount of gas my trucks use. Gas usage depends on

I run JB Hunt trucking, and I'm trying to locate my warehouse to minimize the amount of gas my trucks use. Gas usage depends on both load hauled and distance traveled. I service two cities: New York ( 850 truck loads a year) and DC (155 truck loads a year). If New York is located at (40.0, 77.0) and DC is located at (38.9, 74.0) what is the (y-coordinate) of the best place to put my warehouse?

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