Xavier's freight forwarding company charges $12 for crystal bowls delivered on time and $8 for crystal bowls delivered late. In the month of September, Xavier's freight forwarding company collected $1960. For every 17 crystal bowls delivered, 15 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of crystal bowls delivered late?
- How much less money did Xavier's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the crystal bowls?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
12 |
8 |
|
Total Value |
180 u |
16 u |
196 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 180 u + 16 u
= 196 u
196 u = 1960
1 u = 1960 ÷ 196 = 10
Total number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 10
= 20
(b)
Amount that Xavier's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of crystal bowls
= 12 - 8
= $4
Number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 10
= 20
Amount that Xavier's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of crystal bowls
= 20 x 4
= $80
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) $80