Will's freight forwarding company charges $15 for mirrors delivered on time and $12 for mirrors delivered late. In the month of December, Will's freight forwarding company collected $924. For every 16 mirrors delivered, 13 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered late?
- How much less money did Will's freight forwarding company collect in December due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
13 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
15 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
195 u |
36 u |
231 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in December
= 195 u + 36 u
= 231 u
231 u = 924
1 u = 924 ÷ 231 = 4
Total number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 4
= 12
(b)
Amount that Will's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 15 - 12
= $3
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 4
= 12
Amount that Will's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 12 x 3
= $36
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) $36