Perry's freight forwarding company charges $16 for every mirror delivered on time and $14 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of August, Perry's freight forwarding company collected $2106. For every 15 mirrors delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Perry's freight forwarding company collect in August due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
16 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
192 u |
42 u |
234 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in August
= 192 u + 42 u
= 234 u
234 u = 2106
1 u = 2106 ÷ 234 = 9
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 12 u
= 12 x 9
= 108
(b)
Amount that Perry's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 16 - 14
= $2
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
Amount that Perry's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 27 x 2
= $54
Answer(s): (a) 108; (b) $54