RRHS APHG, 2016 Name: Weber's Least-Cost Theory Activity Name: Directions: Using Alfred Weber's Least Cost Theory, determine the optimal location for the following products based on transportation costs Scenario 1: Soft drink bottling plant Materials (per unit) Rail Transport Costs Road Transport Costs Thirsty Town Syrup $0.10 per mile $0.12 per mile + ,2 (market) purified water $0.22 per mile $0.27 per mile Bottled Drink $0.27 per mile $0.30 per mile +. 3 12 mile road 16 mile railroad Water 30 mile road 7 mile road purification ......... facility Railroad Where will you locate the new bottling plant, how will you transport it, and why? 20 mile road Depot Syrup plant