The number of boys in the bowing club was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the dance club was
67 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the bowing club was
12 the total number of students in the dance club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the bowing club to the number of boys in the dance club.
Bowing Club |
Dance Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x7 |
2x7 |
3x7 |
6x2x3 |
1x2x3 |
7x2x3 |
|
|
1x7x3 |
|
|
2x7x3 |
7 u |
14 u |
21 u |
36 u |
6 u |
42 u |
The total number of students in the dance club is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14The total number of students in the bowing club is the same. LCM of
3 and
7 =
21Boys in the bowing club : Boys in the dance club = 7 : 36
Answer(s): 7 : 36