The number of boys in the chess club was
34 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the gardening club was
14 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the chess club was
12 the total number of students in the gardening club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the chess club to the number of girls in the gardening club.
Chess Club |
Gardening Club |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
3x2 |
4x2 |
7x2 |
1x1x7 |
3x1x7 |
4x1x7 |
|
|
1x2x7 |
|
|
2x2x7 |
6 u |
8 u |
14 u |
7 u |
21 u |
28 u |
The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
4 and
2 =
4The total number of students in the chess club is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14Girls in the chess club : Girls in the gardening club = 8 : 21
Answer(s): 8 : 21