Fred's freight forwarding company charges $15 for every plate delivered on time and $10 for every plate delivered late. In the month of June, Fred's freight forwarding company collected $1740. For every 20 plates delivered, 18 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Fred's freight forwarding company collect in June due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
18 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
15 |
10 |
|
Total Value |
270 u |
20 u |
290 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in June
= 270 u + 20 u
= 290 u
290 u = 1740
1 u = 1740 ÷ 290 = 6
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 18 u
= 18 x 6
= 108
(b)
Amount that Fred's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 15 - 10
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
Amount that Fred's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 12 x 5
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 108; (b) $60