Harry's freight forwarding company charges $16 for crystal bowls delivered on time and $12 for crystal bowls delivered late. In the month of March, Harry's freight forwarding company collected $1220. For every 16 crystal bowls delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of crystal bowls delivered late?
- How much less money did Harry's freight forwarding company collect in March due to the late deliveries of the crystal bowls?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
16 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
208 u |
36 u |
244 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in March
= 208 u + 36 u
= 244 u
244 u = 1220
1 u = 1220 ÷ 244 = 5
Total number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
(b)
Amount that Harry's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of crystal bowls
= 16 - 12
= $4
Number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= 15
Amount that Harry's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of crystal bowls
= 15 x 4
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) $60