From the following data you are required to ascertain the cost of running the motor lorry per tonne mile.
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Total tonnage carried in a week: 30 |
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Total mileage in a week: 600 miles |
Details of the above are:
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Miles |
Tons |
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Monday |
120 |
6 |
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Tuesday |
125 |
5 |
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Wednesday |
110 |
4 |
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Thursday |
100 |
5.5 |
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Friday |
80 |
4.5 |
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Saturday |
65 |
5.0 |
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600 |
30 |
Expenses for the week are as follows:
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Driver’s salary: Rs 600 p.m. |
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Cleaner’s salary: Rs 200 p.m. |
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Petrol, oil, etc.: Rs 1.00 per mile |
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Repair and maintenance: Rs 300 p.m. |
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Depreciation: 4,800 p.a. |
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Other expenses: 500 p.m. |
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Assume: 4 weeks in a month. |