Problem 3-24 Timely Transport provides local delivery service for a number of do

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Problem 3-24 Timely Transport provides local delivery service for a number of downtown and suburban businesses. Delivery charges are based on distance and weight involved for each delivery: 35 cents per pound and 30 cents per mile. Also, there is a $40 handling fee per parcel. a. Develop an expression that summarizes delivery charges. (Enter your answers as dollar amounts to 2 decimal places (x1-weight x2-distance). Omit the "$" sign in your response.) b. Determine the delivery charge for transporting a 50-pound parcel 30 miles. (Do not round your intermediate calculation. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

Explanation / Answer

Delivery charges Y will be defined as ;

Y = Delivery charges/ Pound x X1( weight) + Delivery charges / mile x X2 ( distance ) + Fixed handlinf fee per parcel

Thus,

Y ( Dollars ) = 0.35.X1 + 0.30.X2 + 40

Delivery charges for transporting a 50 Pound parcel 30 miles :

Y = 0.35 X 50 + 0.30 X 30 + 40 = 17.5 + 9 + 40 = $66.5

Y = $ 66.50

Y = $ 66.50

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