Liam's freight forwarding company charges $16 for crystal bowls delivered on time and $14 for crystal bowls delivered late. In the month of August, Liam's freight forwarding company collected $880. For every 14 crystal bowls delivered, 12 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of crystal bowls delivered late?
- How much less money did Liam's freight forwarding company collect in August due to the late deliveries of the crystal bowls?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
12 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
16 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
192 u |
28 u |
220 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in August
= 192 u + 28 u
= 220 u
220 u = 880
1 u = 880 ÷ 220 = 4
Total number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= 8
(b)
Amount that Liam's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of crystal bowls
= 16 - 14
= $2
Number of crystal bowls delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= 8
Amount that Liam's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of crystal bowls
= 8 x 2
= $16
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) $16