Owen's freight forwarding company charges $20 for every plate delivered on time and $15 for every plate delivered late. In the month of June, Owen's freight forwarding company collected $2240. For every 15 plates delivered, 11 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of plates delivered on time?
- How much less money did Owen's freight forwarding company collect in June due to the late deliveries of the plates?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
11 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
20 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
220 u |
60 u |
280 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in June
= 220 u + 60 u
= 280 u
280 u = 2240
1 u = 2240 ÷ 280 = 8
Total number of plates delivered on time
= 11 u
= 11 x 8
= 88
(b)
Amount that Owen's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of plates
= 20 - 15
= $5
Number of plates delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
Amount that Owen's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of plates
= 32 x 5
= $160
Answer(s): (a) 88; (b) $160