Simon's freight forwarding company charges $16 for mirrors delivered on time and $11 for mirrors delivered late. In the month of February, Simon's freight forwarding company collected $2123. For every 13 mirrors delivered, 10 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered late?
- How much less money did Simon's freight forwarding company collect in February due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
16 |
11 |
|
Total Value |
160 u |
33 u |
193 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in February
= 160 u + 33 u
= 193 u
193 u = 2123
1 u = 2123 ÷ 193 = 11
Total number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 11
= 33
(b)
Amount that Simon's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 16 - 11
= $5
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 11
= 33
Amount that Simon's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 33 x 5
= $165
Answer(s): (a) 33; (b) $165