The number of boys in the art club was
35 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the chess club was
35 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the art club was
23 the total number of students in the chess club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the chess club to the number of girls in the art club.
Art Club |
Chess Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
3x5 |
5x5 |
8x5 |
3x3x4 |
2x3x4 |
5x3x4 |
|
|
2x5x4 |
|
|
3x5x4 |
15 u |
25 u |
40 u |
36 u |
24 u |
60 u |
The total number of students in the chess club is the same. LCM of
5 and
3 =
15The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
8 and
10 =
40Girls in the chess club : Girls in the art club = 24 : 25
Answer(s): 24 : 25