Question

The ratio of girls to boys in a a swimming club was 2 : 4. There were 14 girls. How many total members were there in the club?

Answer 1

2:4

there are 2 + 4 = 6

girls : boys

14 / 2 = 7

7 x 6 = 42

42 - 14 = 28

28 + 14 = 42

there were 42 members in the club