The number of boys in the computer club was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the basketball club was
34 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the computer club was
25 the total number of students in the basketball club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the computer club to the number of girls in the basketball club.
Computer Club |
Basketball Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x8 |
2x8 |
3x8 |
3x5x3 |
1x5x3 |
4x5x3 |
|
|
2x4x3 |
|
|
5x4x3 |
8 u |
16 u |
24 u |
45 u |
15 u |
60 u |
The total number of students in the basketball club is the same. LCM of
4 and
5 =
20The total number of students in the computer club is the same. LCM of
3 and
8 =
24Girls in the computer club : Girls in the basketball club = 16 : 15
Answer(s): 16 : 15