Zane's freight forwarding company charges $15 for every mirror delivered on time and $13 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of February, Zane's freight forwarding company collected $2628. For every 20 mirrors delivered, 16 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Zane's freight forwarding company collect in February due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
16 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
15 |
13 |
|
Total Value |
240 u |
52 u |
292 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in February
= 240 u + 52 u
= 292 u
292 u = 2628
1 u = 2628 ÷ 292 = 9
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 16 u
= 16 x 9
= 144
(b)
Amount that Zane's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 15 - 13
= $2
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= 36
Amount that Zane's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 36 x 2
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 144; (b) $72