simple questions i hope

[jode007]

1)how many soldiers are there in a group of 27 sailors and soldiers, if there are 4/5 as many sailors as soldeirs.. Please break down cause im not to quick.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

1)how many soldiers are there in a group of 27 sailors and soldiers, if there are 4/5 as many sailors as soldeirs.. Please break down cause im not to quick.

First name things:

Let # of soldiers = d

Let # of sailors = l

Then we know: group of 27 sailors and soldiers ? d + l = 27 .................................(1)

You need another equation from the other condition ? there are 4/5 as many sailors as soldeirs

Please show us your work, indicating exactly where you are stuck - so that we know where to begin to help you.

 

[Denis]

Let # of soldiers = d
Let # of sailors = l

Sir Khan, your choice of letters as variables is abominable