For every good vest that Albert sold, Albert earned $16. He sold defective vests at a discount, which would cause him to lose $2 per defective vest. In June, for every 23 vests sold, 4 were defective. Albert earned $2368 from the vests sold.
- How many less vests sold were defective than good?
- How much less money did he earn because of the defective vests?
|
Good |
Defective |
Total |
Number |
19 u |
4 u |
|
Value |
+ 16 |
- 2 |
|
Total Value |
304 u |
- 8 u |
$2368 |
(a)
Amount that Albert earned
= 304 u - 8 u
= 296 u
296 u = 2368
1 u = 2368 ÷ 296 = 8
Number of less vests sold that were defective than good
= 19 u - 4 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 8
= 120
(b)
Number of defective vests
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
Less amount earned for one defective jacket
= 16 + 2
= $18
Less amount earned because of all the defective vests
= 32 x 18
= $576
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) $576