Xavier's freight forwarding company charges $14 for mirrors delivered on time and $9 for mirrors delivered late. In the month of April, Xavier's freight forwarding company collected $1169. For every 13 mirrors delivered, 10 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of mirrors delivered late?
- How much less money did Xavier's freight forwarding company collect in April due to the late deliveries of the mirrors?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
10 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
14 |
9 |
|
Total Value |
140 u |
27 u |
167 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in April
= 140 u + 27 u
= 167 u
167 u = 1169
1 u = 1169 ÷ 167 = 7
Total number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= 21
(b)
Amount that Xavier's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of mirrors
= 14 - 9
= $5
Number of mirrors delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= 21
Amount that Xavier's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of mirrors
= 21 x 5
= $105
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) $105