Liam's freight forwarding company charges $17 for every mirror delivered on time and $15 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of May, Liam's freight forwarding company collected $1960. For every 12 mirrors delivered, 8 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Liam's freight forwarding company collect in May due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
8 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
17 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
136 u |
60 u |
196 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in May
= 136 u + 60 u
= 196 u
196 u = 1960
1 u = 1960 ÷ 196 = 10
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= 80
(b)
Amount that Liam's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 17 - 15
= $2
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 10
= 40
Amount that Liam's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 40 x 2
= $80
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) $80