Question
when the total weight of one shipment is more then 500 pounds, there is a 20% discount on the delivery charge. Mr Jones purchased a 320-pound motor and a 540-pound motor at the same time. what is the total delivery charge for the 2 motors he purchased?
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To calculate the total delivery charge for Mr. Jones' two motors, we first need to determine the total weight of the shipment and whether it qualifies for the discount.
1. **Calculate the total weight:**
- Weight of the 320-pound motor: 320 pounds
- Weight of the 540-pound motor: 540 pounds
- Total weight = 320 + 540 = 860 pounds
2. **Determine if the shipment qualifies for a discount:**
- Since the total weight of 860 pounds is greater than 500 pounds, Mr. Jones qualifies for a 20% discount on the delivery charge.
3. **Delivery charge calculation:**
Let's assume the base delivery charge before the discount is \( C \) (we need to know this amount to compute the final delivery charge).
4. **Calculate the discounted delivery charge:**
- If \( C \) is the original delivery charge, the discounted delivery charge would be:
\[
\text{Discounted Delivery Charge} = C - (0.20 \times C) = 0.80 \times C
\]
Without knowing the original delivery charge \( C \), we can't provide a final dollar amount. However, if you can provide the delivery charge, we can complete the calculation. If you have that information, please share it!
1. **Calculate the total weight:**
- Weight of the 320-pound motor: 320 pounds
- Weight of the 540-pound motor: 540 pounds
- Total weight = 320 + 540 = 860 pounds
2. **Determine if the shipment qualifies for a discount:**
- Since the total weight of 860 pounds is greater than 500 pounds, Mr. Jones qualifies for a 20% discount on the delivery charge.
3. **Delivery charge calculation:**
Let's assume the base delivery charge before the discount is \( C \) (we need to know this amount to compute the final delivery charge).
4. **Calculate the discounted delivery charge:**
- If \( C \) is the original delivery charge, the discounted delivery charge would be:
\[
\text{Discounted Delivery Charge} = C - (0.20 \times C) = 0.80 \times C
\]
Without knowing the original delivery charge \( C \), we can't provide a final dollar amount. However, if you can provide the delivery charge, we can complete the calculation. If you have that information, please share it!