The number of girls in the gardening club was
34 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the art club was
47 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the gardening club was
12 the total number of students in the art club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the gardening club to the number of girls in the art club.
Gardening Club |
Art Club |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
3x1 |
4x1 |
7x1 |
4x2x1 |
3x2x1 |
7x2x1 |
|
|
1x7x1 |
|
|
2x7x1 |
3 u |
4 u |
7 u |
8 u |
6 u |
14 u |
The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
7 and
7 =
7Girls in the gardening club : Girls in the art club = 3 : 8
Answer(s): 3 : 8