Peter's freight forwarding company charges $12 for crystal bowls delivered on time and $8 for crystal bowls delivered late. In the month of December, Peter's freight forwarding company collected $912. For every 14 crystal bowls delivered, 10 were delivered on time and 4 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of crystal bowls delivered late?
- How much less money did Peter's freight forwarding company collect in December due to the late deliveries of the crystal bowls?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
12 |
8 |
|
Total Value |
120 u |
32 u |
152 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in December
= 120 u + 32 u
= 152 u
152 u = 912
1 u = 912 ÷ 152 = 6
Total number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
(b)
Amount that Peter's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of crystal bowls
= 12 - 8
= $4
Number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
Amount that Peter's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of crystal bowls
= 24 x 4
= $96
Answer(s): (a) 24; (b) $96