Glen's freight forwarding company charges $19 for every vase delivered on time and $16 for every vase delivered late. In the month of September, Glen's freight forwarding company collected $1095. For every 12 vases delivered, 9 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered on time?
- How much less money did Glen's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
9 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
19 |
16 |
|
Total Value |
171 u |
48 u |
219 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 171 u + 48 u
= 219 u
219 u = 1095
1 u = 1095 ÷ 219 = 5
Total number of vases delivered on time
= 9 u
= 9 x 5
= 45
(b)
Amount that Glen's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 19 - 16
= $3
Number of vases delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
Amount that Glen's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 15 x 3
= $45
Answer(s): (a) 45; (b) $45