The number of boys in the choir was
23 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the basketball club was
45 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the choir was
14 the total number of students in the basketball club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the basketball club to the number of girls in the choir.
Choir |
Basketball Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x1 |
3x1 |
5x1 |
4x4x1 |
1x4x1 |
5x4x1 |
|
|
1x5x1 |
|
|
4x5x1 |
2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
16 u |
4 u |
20 u |
The total number of students in the basketball club is the same. LCM of
5 and
4 =
20The total number of students in the choir is the same. LCM of
5 and
5 =
5Girls in the basketball club : Girls in the choir = 4 : 3
Answer(s): 4 : 3