The number of boys in the swimming club was
25 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the art club was
56 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the swimming club was
23 the total number of students in the art club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the swimming club to the number of boys in the art club.
Swimming Club |
Art Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x4 |
5x4 |
7x4 |
5x1x7 |
1x1x7 |
6x1x7 |
|
|
2x2x7 |
|
|
3x2x7 |
8 u |
20 u |
28 u |
35 u |
7 u |
42 u |
The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
6 and
3 =
6The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
7 and
4 =
28Boys in the swimming club : Boys in the art club = 8 : 35
Answer(s): 8 : 35