Question

The ratio of boys to girls in the drama club is 7:5. The club consists of 84 members. How many girls are in the club?

Answer 1

35 girls

Explanation:

Total number of members in club= 84
Boys to girls ratio = 7:5
Parts divided into = 7+5
= 12
Number of girls in club = `5/12xx84/1`
= `5xx84/12`
= `5xx7`
= 35 girls