Zeph's freight forwarding company charges $16 for every picture frame delivered on time and $12 for every picture frame delivered late. In the month of December, Zeph's freight forwarding company collected $2288. For every 14 picture frames delivered, 10 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 Zeph's freight forwarding company collect in December due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
16 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
160 u |
48 u |
208 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in December
= 160 u + 48 u
= 208 u
208 u = 2288
1 u = 2288 ÷ 208 = 11
Total number of picture frames delivered on time
= 10 u
= 10 x 11
= 110
(b)
Amount that Zeph's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 16 - 12
= $4
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= 44
Amount that Zeph's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 44 x 4
= $176
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) $176