The number of boys in the dance club was
12 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the band was
57 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the dance club was
23 the total number of students in the band. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the dance club to the number of boys in the band.
Dance Club |
Band |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
1x14 |
2x14 |
3x14 |
5x3x3 |
2x3x3 |
7x3x3 |
|
|
2x7x3 |
|
|
3x7x3 |
14 u |
28 u |
42 u |
45 u |
18 u |
63 u |
The total number of students in the band is the same. LCM of
7 and
3 =
21The total number of students in the dance club is the same. LCM of
3 and
14 =
42Boys in the dance club : Boys in the band = 14 : 45
Answer(s): 14 : 45