The number of boys in the gardening club was
25 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the band was
67 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the gardening club was
12 the total number of students in the band. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the gardening club to the number of girls in the band.
Gardening Club |
Band |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x1 |
5x1 |
7x1 |
6x2x1 |
1x2x1 |
7x2x1 |
|
|
1x7x1 |
|
|
2x7x1 |
2 u |
5 u |
7 u |
12 u |
2 u |
14 u |
The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
7 and
7 =
7Girls in the gardening club : Girls in the band = 5 : 2
Answer(s): 5 : 2