Reggie's freight forwarding company charges $19 for every mirror delivered on time and $15 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of May, Reggie's freight forwarding company collected $1911. 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 Reggie's freight forwarding company collect in May due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
19 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
228 u |
45 u |
273 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in May
= 228 u + 45 u
= 273 u
273 u = 1911
1 u = 1911 ÷ 273 = 7
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 12 u
= 12 x 7
= 84
(b)
Amount that Reggie's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 19 - 15
= $4
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= 21
Amount that Reggie's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 21 x 4
= $84
Answer(s): (a) 84; (b) $84