Harry's freight forwarding company charges $16 for mirrors delivered on time and $12 for mirrors delivered late. In the month of January, Harry's freight forwarding company collected $1800. For every 13 mirrors delivered, 11 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered late?
- How much less money did Harry's freight forwarding company collect in January due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
11 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
16 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
176 u |
24 u |
200 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in January
= 176 u + 24 u
= 200 u
200 u = 1800
1 u = 1800 ÷ 200 = 9
Total number of mirrors delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 9
= 18
(b)
Amount that Harry's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 16 - 12
= $4
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 9
= 18
Amount that Harry's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 18 x 4
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) $72