Japheth's freight forwarding company charges $16 for vases delivered on time and $14 for vases delivered late. In the month of May, Japheth's freight forwarding company collected $2232. For every 12 vases delivered, 9 were delivered on time and 3 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of vases delivered late?
- How much less money did Japheth's freight forwarding company collect in May due to the late deliveries of the vases?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
9 u |
3 u |
|
Value |
16 |
14 |
|
Total Value |
144 u |
42 u |
186 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in May
= 144 u + 42 u
= 186 u
186 u = 2232
1 u = 2232 ÷ 186 = 12
Total number of vases delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
(b)
Amount that Japheth's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of vases
= 16 - 14
= $2
Number of vases delivered late
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
Amount that Japheth's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of vases
= 36 x 2
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 36; (b) $72