Archie's freight forwarding company charges $20 for every mirror delivered on time and $15 for every mirror delivered late. In the month of February, Archie's freight forwarding company collected $3105. For every 18 mirrors delivered, 15 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered on time?
- How much less money did Archie's freight forwarding company collect in February due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
20 |
15 |
|
Total Value |
300 u |
45 u |
345 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in February
= 300 u + 45 u
= 345 u
345 u = 3105
1 u = 3105 ÷ 345 = 9
Total number of mirrors delivered on time
= 15 u
= 15 x 9
= 135
(b)
Amount that Archie's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 20 - 15
= $5
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
Amount that Archie's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 27 x 5
= $135
Answer(s): (a) 135; (b) $135