The number of boys in the art club was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the band was
34 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the art club was
13 the total number of students in the band. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the art club to the number of boys in the band.
Art Club |
Band |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x4 |
2x4 |
3x4 |
3x3x3 |
1x3x3 |
4x3x3 |
|
|
1x4x3 |
|
|
3x4x3 |
4 u |
8 u |
12 u |
27 u |
9 u |
36 u |
The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
4 and
3 =
12The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
3 and
4 =
12Boys in the art club : Boys in the band = 4 : 27
Answer(s): 4 : 27