The number of boys in the band was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the art club was
12 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the band was
13 the total number of students in the art club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the art club to the number of girls in the band.
Band |
Art Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x2 |
2x2 |
3x2 |
1x3x3 |
1x3x3 |
2x3x3 |
|
|
1x2x3 |
|
|
3x2x3 |
2 u |
4 u |
6 u |
9 u |
9 u |
18 u |
The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
2 and
3 =
6The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
3 and
2 =
6Girls in the art club : Girls in the band = 9 : 4
Answer(s): 9 : 4