Paul's freight forwarding company charges $13 for every mirror delivered on time and $10 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of August, Paul's freight forwarding company collected $1175. For every 19 mirrors delivered, 15 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Paul's freight forwarding company collect in August due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
13 |
10 |
|
Total Value |
195 u |
40 u |
235 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in August
= 195 u + 40 u
= 235 u
235 u = 1175
1 u = 1175 ÷ 235 = 5
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 15 u
= 15 x 5
= 75
(b)
Amount that Paul's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 13 - 10
= $3
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 5
= 20
Amount that Paul's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 20 x 3
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) $60