Mark's freight forwarding company charges $19 for vases delivered on time and $16 for vases delivered late. In the month of June, Mark's freight forwarding company collected $2198. For every 17 vases delivered, 14 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered late?
- How much less money did Mark's freight forwarding company collect in June due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
14 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
19 |
16 |
|
Total Value |
266 u |
48 u |
314 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in June
= 266 u + 48 u
= 314 u
314 u = 2198
1 u = 2198 ÷ 314 = 7
Total number of vases delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= 21
(b)
Amount that Mark's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 19 - 16
= $3
Number of vases delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= 21
Amount that Mark's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 21 x 3
= $63
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) $63