The number of boys in the art club was
23 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the swimming club was
56 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the art club was
12 the total number of students in the swimming club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the swimming club to the number of girls in the art club.
Art Club |
Swimming Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x3 |
3x3 |
5x3 |
5x1x5 |
1x1x5 |
6x1x5 |
|
|
1x3x5 |
|
|
2x3x5 |
6 u |
9 u |
15 u |
25 u |
5 u |
30 u |
The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
6 and
2 =
6The total number of students in the art club is the same. LCM of
5 and
3 =
15Girls in the swimming club : Girls in the art club = 5 : 9
Answer(s): 5 : 9