The number of girls in the gardening club was
34 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the chess club was
12 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the gardening club was
13 the total number of students in the chess club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the gardening club to the number of boys in the chess club.
Gardening Club |
Chess Club |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
3x2 |
4x2 |
7x2 |
1x3x7 |
1x3x7 |
2x3x7 |
|
|
1x2x7 |
|
|
3x2x7 |
6 u |
8 u |
14 u |
21 u |
21 u |
42 u |
The total number of students in the chess club is the same. LCM of
2 and
3 =
6The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14Boys in the gardening club : Boys in the chess club = 8 : 21
Answer(s): 8 : 21