Tommy's freight forwarding company charges $12 for every vase delivered on time and $10 for every vase delivered late. In the month of November, Tommy's freight forwarding company collected $1936. For every 15 vases delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered on time?
- How much less money did Tommy's freight forwarding company collect in November due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
12 |
10 |
|
Total Value |
156 u |
20 u |
176 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in November
= 156 u + 20 u
= 176 u
176 u = 1936
1 u = 1936 ÷ 176 = 11
Total number of vases delivered on time
= 13 u
= 13 x 11
= 143
(b)
Amount that Tommy's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 12 - 10
= $2
Number of vases delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 11
= 22
Amount that Tommy's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 22 x 2
= $44
Answer(s): (a) 143; (b) $44