Tim's freight forwarding company charges $18 for every plate delivered on time and $13 for every plate delivered late. In the month of September, Tim's freight forwarding company collected $2002. 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 Tim's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
18 |
13 |
|
Total Value |
234 u |
52 u |
286 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 234 u + 52 u
= 286 u
286 u = 2002
1 u = 2002 ÷ 286 = 7
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 13 u
= 13 x 7
= 91
(b)
Amount that Tim's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 18 - 13
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= 28
Amount that Tim's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 28 x 5
= $140
Answer(s): (a) 91; (b) $140