The number of girls in the gardening club was
35 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the choir was
34 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 choir. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the gardening club to the number of boys in the choir.
Gardening Club |
Choir |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
3x1 |
5x1 |
8x1 |
3x3x1 |
1x3x1 |
4x3x1 |
|
|
2x4x1 |
|
|
3x4x1 |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
9 u |
3 u |
12 u |
The total number of students in the choir is the same. LCM of
4 and
3 =
12The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
8 and
8 =
8Boys in the gardening club : Boys in the choir = 5 : 3
Answer(s): 5 : 3