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) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+%2B+%284%2F5%29x+=+27
%285%2F5%29x+%2B+%284%2F5%29x+=%289%2F5%29x+=+27 and x = 27%2A%285%2F9%29 = 15 soldiers