Caden's freight forwarding company charges $20 for every plate delivered on time and $15 for every plate delivered late. In the month of October, Caden's freight forwarding company collected $1740. For every 15 plates delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Caden's freight forwarding company collect in October due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
20 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
260 u |
30 u |
290 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in October
= 260 u + 30 u
= 290 u
290 u = 1740
1 u = 1740 ÷ 290 = 6
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 13 u
= 13 x 6
= 78
(b)
Amount that Caden's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 20 - 15
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= 12
Amount that Caden's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 12 x 5
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 78; (b) $60