Howard's freight forwarding company charges $20 for every plate delivered on time and $15 for every plate delivered late. In the month of December, Howard's freight forwarding company collected $1425. For every 15 plates delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Howard's freight forwarding company collect in December due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
20 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
240 u |
45 u |
285 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in December
= 240 u + 45 u
= 285 u
285 u = 1425
1 u = 1425 ÷ 285 = 5
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 12 u
= 12 x 5
= 60
(b)
Amount that Howard's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 20 - 15
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
Amount that Howard's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 15 x 5
= $75
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) $75