+545 When the battle began, there were 30 percent more brigantines than men-of-war. If there were 260 brigantines, how many total soldiers took part in the battle?
+118608 Good day to you Mistress Katie-Leigh. I heard the keys on your tunic jangling and I came a running. :)
When the battle began, there were 30 percent more brigantines than men-of-war. If there were 260 brigantines, how many total soldiers took part in the battle?
Let the number of Brigantines be B and the number of men-at-war be M
and
B = 260
100% of M + 30% of M = B
1M + 0.3M =260
1.3M =260
I could have got to this point easier just by saying that 130% of M =260
Divide both sides by 1.3 and you get M = 260/1.3
260/1.3 = 200
there were 200 men-at-war. :)
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200+30% of 200 = 260 correct 
