Sam's freight forwarding company charges $17 for plates delivered on time and $14 for plates delivered late. In the month of September, Sam's freight forwarding company collected $1392. For every 14 plates delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered late?
- How much less money did Sam's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
17 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
204 u |
28 u |
232 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 204 u + 28 u
= 232 u
232 u = 1392
1 u = 1392 ÷ 232 = 6
Total number of plates delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
(b)
Amount that Sam's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 17 - 14
= $3
Number of plates delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
Amount that Sam's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 12 x 3
= $36
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) $36