Albert's freight forwarding company charges $16 for vases delivered on time and $13 for vases delivered late. In the month of February, Albert's freight forwarding company collected $2086. For every 19 vases delivered, 17 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered late?
- How much less money did Albert's freight forwarding company collect in February due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
17 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
16 |
13 |
|
Total Value |
272 u |
26 u |
298 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in February
= 272 u + 26 u
= 298 u
298 u = 2086
1 u = 2086 ÷ 298 = 7
Total number of vases delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 7
= 14
(b)
Amount that Albert's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 16 - 13
= $3
Number of vases delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 7
= 14
Amount that Albert's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 14 x 3
= $42
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) $42