Justin's freight forwarding company charges $15 for every vase delivered on time and $13 for every vase delivered late. In the month of September, Justin's freight forwarding company collected $1616. For every 14 vases delivered, 10 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered on time?
- How much less money did Justin's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
15 |
13 |
|
Total Value |
150 u |
52 u |
202 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 150 u + 52 u
= 202 u
202 u = 1616
1 u = 1616 ÷ 202 = 8
Total number of vases delivered on time
= 10 u
= 10 x 8
= 80
(b)
Amount that Justin's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 15 - 13
= $2
Number of vases delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
Amount that Justin's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 32 x 2
= $64
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) $64