Reggie's freight forwarding company charges $14 for picture frames delivered on time and $12 for picture frames delivered late. In the month of October, Reggie's freight forwarding company collected $2808. For every 17 picture frames delivered, 15 were delivered on time and 2 were delivered late.
- What was the total number of picture frames delivered late?
- How much less money did Reggie's freight forwarding company collect in October due to the late deliveries of the picture frames?
|
On time |
Late |
Total |
Number |
15 u |
2 u |
|
Value |
14 |
12 |
|
Total Value |
210 u |
24 u |
234 u |
(a)
Total amount collected in October
= 210 u + 24 u
= 234 u
234 u = 2808
1 u = 2808 ÷ 234 = 12
Total number of picture frames delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 12
= 24
(b)
Amount that Reggie's freight forwarding company collected less from each late delivery of picture frames
= 14 - 12
= $2
Number of picture frames delivered late
= 2 u
= 2 x 12
= 24
Amount that Reggie's freight forwarding company collected less from all the late deliveries of picture frames
= 24 x 2
= $48
Answer(s): (a) 24; (b) $48