The number of boys in the badminton club was
25 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the basketball club was
23 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the badminton club was
12 the total number of students in the basketball club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the basketball club to the number of girls in the badminton club.
Badminton Club |
Basketball Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
2x2x7 |
1x2x7 |
3x2x7 |
|
|
1x3x7 |
|
|
2x3x7 |
6 u |
15 u |
21 u |
28 u |
14 u |
42 u |
The total number of students in the basketball club is the same. LCM of
3 and
2 =
6The total number of students in the badminton club is the same. LCM of
7 and
3 =
21Girls in the basketball club : Girls in the badminton club = 14 : 15
Answer(s): 14 : 15