The number of girls in the chess club was
23 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the gardening club was
23 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the chess club was
12 the total number of students in the gardening club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the chess club to the number of boys in the gardening club.
Chess Club |
Gardening Club |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
2x3 |
3x3 |
5x3 |
2x2x5 |
1x2x5 |
3x2x5 |
|
|
1x3x5 |
|
|
2x3x5 |
6 u |
9 u |
15 u |
20 u |
10 u |
30 u |
The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
3 and
2 =
6The total number of students in the chess club is the same. LCM of
5 and
3 =
15Boys in the chess club : Boys in the gardening club = 9 : 10
Answer(s): 9 : 10