The number of girls in the swimming club was
35 the number of boys in it. The number of girls in the badminton club was
56 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the swimming club was
13 the total number of students in the badminton club. Find the ratio of the number of girls in the swimming club to the number of girls in the badminton club.
Swimming Club |
Badminton Club |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
3x1 |
5x1 |
8x1 |
5x1x4 |
1x1x4 |
6x1x4 |
|
|
1x2x4 |
|
|
3x2x4 |
3 u |
5 u |
8 u |
20 u |
4 u |
24 u |
The total number of students in the badminton club is the same. LCM of
6 and
3 =
6The total number of students in the swimming club is the same. LCM of
8 and
2 =
8Girls in the swimming club : Girls in the badminton club = 3 : 20
Answer(s): 3 : 20