 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

At equal <pressure> and <temperature>, <ideal> gases have equal molecular number density. The mean air molecular mass is $.8(28)+.2(32)=28.8$, while helium has mass $4$, so
$$
\boxed{\rho_{\rm He}/\rho_{\rm air}=4/28.8=5/36.}
$$

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