Neave's freight forwarding company charges $19 for every mirror delivered on time and $17 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of April, Neave's freight forwarding company collected $3069. For every 15 mirrors delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Neave's freight forwarding company collect in April due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
19 |
17 |
|
Total Value |
228 u |
51 u |
279 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in April
= 228 u + 51 u
= 279 u
279 u = 3069
1 u = 3069 ÷ 279 = 11
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 12 u
= 12 x 11
= 132
(b)
Amount that Neave's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 19 - 17
= $2
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 11
= 33
Amount that Neave's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 33 x 2
= $66
Answer(s): (a) 132; (b) $66