The number of boys in the gardening club was
34 the number of girls in it. The number of boys in the tennis club was
14 the total number of students in it. The total number of students in the gardening club was
12 the total number of students in the tennis club. Find the ratio of the number of boys in the gardening club to the number of boys in the tennis club.
Gardening Club |
Tennis 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 tennis club is the same. LCM of
4 and
2 =
4The total number of students in the gardening club is the same. LCM of
7 and
2 =
14Boys in the gardening club : Boys in the tennis club = 6 : 7
Answer(s): 6 : 7