The number of girls in the band was
12 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the choir was
37 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the band was
12 the total number of students in the choir. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the band to the number of girls in the choir.
Band |
Choir |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
1x7 |
2x7 |
3x7 |
3x2x3 |
4x2x3 |
7x2x3 |
|
|
1x7x3 |
|
|
2x7x3 |
7 u |
14 u |
21 u |
18 u |
24 u |
42 u |
The total number of students in the choir is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
3 and
7 =
21Girls in the band : Girls in the choir = 7 : 18
Answer(s): 7 : 18