Carl's freight forwarding company charges $17 for mirrors delivered on time and $14 for mirrors delivered late. In the month of August, Carl's freight forwarding company collected $1170. For every 12 mirrors delivered, 9 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered late?
- How much less money did Carl's freight forwarding company collect in August due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
9 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
17 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
153 u |
42 u |
195 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in August
= 153 u + 42 u
= 195 u
195 u = 1170
1 u = 1170 ÷ 195 = 6
Total number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= 18
(b)
Amount that Carl's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 17 - 14
= $3
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= 18
Amount that Carl's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 18 x 3
= $54
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) $54