The number of boys in the badminton club was
23 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the choir was
45 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the badminton club was
14 the total number of students in the choir. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the choir to the number of girls in the badminton club.
Badminton Club |
Choir |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
2x1 |
3x1 |
5x1 |
4x4x1 |
1x4x1 |
5x4x1 |
|
|
1x5x1 |
|
|
4x5x1 |
2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
16 u |
4 u |
20 u |
The total number of students in the choir is the same. LCM of
5 and
4 =
20The total number of students in the badminton club is the same. LCM of
5 and
5 =
5Girls in the choir : Girls in the badminton club = 4 : 3
Answer(s): 4 : 3