Andy's freight forwarding company charges $13 for every picture frame delivered on time and $10 for every picture frame delivered late. In the month of December, Andy's freight forwarding company collected $2013. For every 15 picture frames delivered, 11 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of picture frames delivered on time?
- How much less money did Andy's freight forwarding company collect in December due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
11 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
13 |
10 |
|
Total Value |
143 u |
40 u |
183 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in December
= 143 u + 40 u
= 183 u
183 u = 2013
1 u = 2013 ÷ 183 = 11
Total number of picture frames delivered on time
= 11 u
= 11 x 11
= 121
(b)
Amount that Andy's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 13 - 10
= $3
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= 44
Amount that Andy's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 44 x 3
= $132
Answer(s): (a) 121; (b) $132