Archie's freight forwarding company charges $14 for picture frames delivered on time and $12 for picture frames delivered late. In the month of September, Archie's freight forwarding company collected $2214. For every 18 picture frames delivered, 15 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of picture frames delivered late?
- How much less money did Archie's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
14 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
210 u |
36 u |
246 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 210 u + 36 u
= 246 u
246 u = 2214
1 u = 2214 ÷ 246 = 9
Total number of picture frames delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
(b)
Amount that Archie's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 14 - 12
= $2
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
Amount that Archie's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 27 x 2
= $54
Answer(s): (a) 27; (b) $54