The number of girls in the chess club was
35 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the tennis club was
78 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the chess club was
14 the total number of students in the tennis club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the chess club to the number of girls in the tennis club.
Chess Club |
Tennis Club |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
3x1 |
5x1 |
8x1 |
7x1x4 |
1x1x4 |
8x1x4 |
|
|
1x2x4 |
|
|
4x2x4 |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
28 u |
4 u |
32 u |
The total number of students in the tennis club is the same. LCM of
8 and
4 =
8The total number of students in the chess club is the same. LCM of
8 and
2 =
8Girls in the chess club : Girls in the tennis club = 3 : 28
Answer(s): 3 : 28