Tom's freight forwarding company charges $19 for every mirror delivered on time and $14 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of January, Tom's freight forwarding company collected $3030. For every 17 mirrors delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Tom's freight forwarding company collect in January due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
19 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
247 u |
56 u |
303 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in January
= 247 u + 56 u
= 303 u
303 u = 3030
1 u = 3030 ÷ 303 = 10
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 13 u
= 13 x 10
= 130
(b)
Amount that Tom's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 19 - 14
= $5
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 10
= 40
Amount that Tom's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 40 x 5
= $200
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) $200