The number of boys in the gardening club was
23 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the band was
12 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the gardening club was
23 the total number of students in the band. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the gardening club to the number of boys in the band.
Gardening Club |
Band |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x4 |
3x4 |
5x4 |
1x3x5 |
1x3x5 |
2x3x5 |
|
|
2x2x5 |
|
|
3x2x5 |
8 u |
12 u |
20 u |
15 u |
15 u |
30 u |
The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
2 and
3 =
6The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
5 and
4 =
20Boys in the gardening club : Boys in the band = 8 : 15
Answer(s): 8 : 15