George's freight forwarding company charges $14 for picture frames delivered on time and $12 for picture frames delivered late. In the month of August, George's freight forwarding company collected $1128. For every 14 picture frames delivered, 10 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of picture frames delivered late?
- How much less money did George's freight forwarding company collect in August due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
14 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
140 u |
48 u |
188 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in August
= 140 u + 48 u
= 188 u
188 u = 1128
1 u = 1128 ÷ 188 = 6
Total number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
(b)
Amount that George's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 14 - 12
= $2
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
Amount that George's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 24 x 2
= $48
Answer(s): (a) 24; (b) $48