SOLUTION: How many soldiers are there in a group of 27 sailors and soldiers if there are four fifths (4/5) as many sailors as soldiers?

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Question 862632: How many soldiers are there in a group of 27 sailors and soldiers if there are four fifths (4/5) as many sailors as soldiers?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

and x = = 15 soldiers

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