Gabriel's freight forwarding company charges $14 for every mirror delivered on time and $11 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of January, Gabriel's freight forwarding company collected $2332. For every 16 mirrors delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Gabriel's freight forwarding company collect in January due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
14 |
11 |
|
Total Value |
168 u |
44 u |
212 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in January
= 168 u + 44 u
= 212 u
212 u = 2332
1 u = 2332 ÷ 212 = 11
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 12 u
= 12 x 11
= 132
(b)
Amount that Gabriel's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 14 - 11
= $3
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= 44
Amount that Gabriel's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 44 x 3
= $132
Answer(s): (a) 132; (b) $132