1.West Gorham High School is to be located at the population center of gravity of three communities: Westbrook, population 16,000; Scarborough, population 22,000; and Gorham, population 36,500. Westbrook is located at 43.6769, 70.3717 ; Scarborough is located at 43.5781, 70.3222 ; and Gorham is located at 43.6795, 70.4447 .
a. Where should West Gorham High School be located?
b. If only two pieces of adequate land are available for sale: Baker's Field at 43.6784, 70.3827; or Lonesome Acres at 43.5119, 70.3856 , using rectilinear distances, which is closer to the site located in part (a)?