Caden's freight forwarding company charges $17 for every plate delivered on time and $15 for every plate delivered late. In the month of October, Caden's freight forwarding company collected $2529. For every 17 plates delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Caden's freight forwarding company collect in October due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
17 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
221 u |
60 u |
281 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in October
= 221 u + 60 u
= 281 u
281 u = 2529
1 u = 2529 ÷ 281 = 9
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 13 u
= 13 x 9
= 117
(b)
Amount that Caden's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 17 - 15
= $2
Number of plates delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= 36
Amount that Caden's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 36 x 2
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 117; (b) $72