Tom's freight forwarding company charges $15 for every crystal bowl delivered on time and $11 for every crystal bowl delivered late. In the month of July, Tom's freight forwarding company collected $2216. For every 19 crystal bowls delivered, 17 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of crystal bowls delivered on time?
- How much less money did Tom's freight forwarding company collect in July due to the late deliveries of the crystal bowls?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
17 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
15 |
11 |
|
Total Value |
255 u |
22 u |
277 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in July
= 255 u + 22 u
= 277 u
277 u = 2216
1 u = 2216 ÷ 277 = 8
Total number of crystal bowls delivered on time
= 17 u
= 17 x 8
= 136
(b)
Amount that Tom's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of crystal bowls
= 15 - 11
= $4
Number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 8
= 16
Amount that Tom's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of crystal bowls
= 16 x 4
= $64
Answer(s): (a) 136; (b) $64