The number of boys in the basketball club was
34 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the swimming club was
12 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the basketball club was
14 the total number of students in the swimming club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the basketball club to the number of boys in the swimming club.
Basketball Club |
Swimming Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
3x1 |
4x1 |
7x1 |
1x2x7 |
1x2x7 |
2x2x7 |
|
|
1x1x7 |
|
|
4x1x7 |
3 u |
4 u |
7 u |
14 u |
14 u |
28 u |
The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
2 and
4 =
4The total number of students in the basketball club is the same. LCM of
7 and
1 =
7Boys in the basketball club : Boys in the swimming club = 3 : 14
Answer(s): 3 : 14