The number of boys in the swimming club was
23 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the band was
13 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the swimming club was
25 the total number of students in the band. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the swimming club to the number of boys in the band.
Swimming Club |
Band |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x6 |
3x6 |
5x6 |
1x5x5 |
2x5x5 |
3x5x5 |
|
|
2x3x5 |
|
|
5x3x5 |
12 u |
18 u |
30 u |
25 u |
50 u |
75 u |
The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
3 and
5 =
15The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
5 and
6 =
30Boys in the swimming club : Boys in the band = 12 : 25
Answer(s): 12 : 25