Ben's freight forwarding company charges $16 for plates delivered on time and $12 for plates delivered late. In the month of June, Ben's freight forwarding company collected $1464. For every 16 plates delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered late?
- How much less money did Ben's freight forwarding company collect in June due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
16 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
208 u |
36 u |
244 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in June
= 208 u + 36 u
= 244 u
244 u = 1464
1 u = 1464 ÷ 244 = 6
Total number of plates delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= 18
(b)
Amount that Ben's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 16 - 12
= $4
Number of plates delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= 18
Amount that Ben's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 18 x 4
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) $72