Question

The ratio of girls to boys in a swimming club was 2:4.There were 14 girls.How

many total members were there in the club?

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

the 2 part of the ratio refers to 14 girls , then

14 ÷ 2 = 7 ← value of 1 part of the ratio , so

4 parts = 4 × 7 = 28 ← number of boys

total members = 14 + 28 = 42

Answer 2

42 members

Explanation:

→ girls to boys = 2 : 4

consider them as units.

2 units → 14

1 units → 7

there are total ( 2 + 4) = 6 units

6 units → 6 * 7

total members → 42 members