Henry's freight forwarding company charges $19 for picture frames delivered on time and $16 for picture frames delivered late. In the month of September, Henry's freight forwarding company collected $1728. For every 12 picture frames delivered, 8 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of picture frames delivered late?
- How much less money did Henry's freight forwarding company collect in September due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
8 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
19 |
16 |
|
Total Value |
152 u |
64 u |
216 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in September
= 152 u + 64 u
= 216 u
216 u = 1728
1 u = 1728 ÷ 216 = 8
Total number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
(b)
Amount that Henry's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 19 - 16
= $3
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
Amount that Henry's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 32 x 3
= $96
Answer(s): (a) 32; (b) $96