Observing pattern shifts
I’m thinking through the delivery platform's pay structure. The base income is supplemented or subtracted based on order volume, encouraging efficiency while allowing for breaks after reaching certain thresholds.
Crunching numbers
I'm analyzing the rider's earnings over two days, factoring in both basic and health order thresholds. This involves calculating the number of orders in each bracket to determine the total.
Piecing together the puzzle
I'm noting that day 1's order earnings involve sums at different rates up to the basic threshold. Day 2's earnings exceed the health threshold, with some orders costing less.
Determining deduction
I’m working to identify the order deduction (a - 1) on day 2 by analyzing the total earnings and considering the feasibility of the threshold T1 being 30 or less.
Adjusting my approach
Simplifying day 1's earnings calculation, I find the equation for day 1 total as 30a + 1.5*(30 - T1). Day 2's total, 40 orders at T2 or more, is 315.
Revisiting day 2's equation
I’m working through day 2's total by reworking the order earnings, resulting in 40a−40+2.5T2−1.5T1=315. This helps refine the calculation.
Solving the equations
I’m working with two equations to find integer solutions for a, T1, and T2. The problem constraints and assumptions guide me in narrowing down the possibilities.
Adjusting my approach
I’m simplifying equation (1) by eliminating decimals to ensure integer solutions for a, T1, and T2, while carefully ensuring the calculations are accurate and integers.
Reworking equations
I’m refining the system by clearing decimals and organizing terms. The rearranged equations now work towards pinpointing integer solutions for a, T1, and T2.
Refining constraints
I’m substituting T1 into the simplified equation, leading to T2=61−4a. Adjusting for a<8.25, I refine the constraints for a.
Evaluating integer solutions
I'm noting that a should be between 7 and 8. For a=7, both T1 and T2 meet the conditions, making it a valid solution.
Confirming calculations
I checked that for a=7 and a=8, both T1 and T2 satisfied the conditions, and the total calculations for days 1 and 2 aligned exactly with the expected values.
Confirming logical fit
I’m noting that a=7, T1=5, and T2=33 fit the requirement that day 1's 30 orders did not surpass T2.
Reasoned about income calculation and parameters for 52 seconds