Oliver's freight forwarding company charges $13 for every plate delivered on time and $8 for every plate delivered late. In the month of November, Oliver's freight forwarding company collected $954. For every 13 plates delivered, 11 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Oliver's freight forwarding company collect in November due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
11 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
13 |
8 |
|
Total Value |
143 u |
16 u |
159 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in November
= 143 u + 16 u
= 159 u
159 u = 954
1 u = 954 ÷ 159 = 6
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 11 u
= 11 x 6
= 66
(b)
Amount that Oliver's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 13 - 8
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
Amount that Oliver's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 12 x 5
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 66; (b) $60