The number of boys in the band was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the swimming club was
23 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the band was
12 the total number of students in the swimming club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the band to the number of boys in the swimming club.
Band |
Swimming Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x1 |
2x1 |
3x1 |
2x2x1 |
1x2x1 |
3x2x1 |
|
|
1x3x1 |
|
|
2x3x1 |
1 u |
2 u |
3 u |
4 u |
2 u |
6 u |
The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
3 and
2 =
6The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
3 and
3 =
3Boys in the band : Boys in the swimming club = 1 : 4
Answer(s): 1 : 4