Ken's freight forwarding company charges $15 for every picture frame delivered on time and $10 for every picture frame delivered late. In the month of November, Ken's freight forwarding company collected $1575. For every 13 picture frames delivered, 9 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 Ken's freight forwarding company collect in November due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
9 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
15 |
10 |
|
Total Value |
135 u |
40 u |
175 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in November
= 135 u + 40 u
= 175 u
175 u = 1575
1 u = 1575 ÷ 175 = 9
Total number of picture frames delivered on time
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= 81
(b)
Amount that Ken's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 15 - 10
= $5
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= 36
Amount that Ken's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 36 x 5
= $180
Answer(s): (a) 81; (b) $180