Question

The ratio of North American butterflies to South American butterflies is 5:3. The ratio to South American butterflies to European butterflies is 3:2. There are 30 North American butterflies at the butterfly park. Question A. How many South American butterflies are there? B. How many European butterflies are there? Please help answer both questions. Thx

Answer 1

NA : SA = 5 : 3 , SA : E = 3 : 2

So, NA : SA : E = 5 : 3 : 2 = 5x : 3x : 2x

given: NA = 30
5x = 30
x = 6

then NA = 30
SA = 18
E = 12

Answer 2

I don't understand what the answer is

Answer 3

Actually what are you saying the answer is?

Answer 4

U don't make since why u put all them x's it look stupid can't even cheat off my homework

Answer 5

*work* blah blah * Answer: 18 South American and 12 European butterflies

Answer 6

What does 6 stand for

Answer 7

Why you putting all t hu use numbers.... we not trying to figure out how to fly a rocket

Answer 8

suck a toe

Answer 9

whats the answer?

Answer 10

boy

Answer 11

guys its not rocket science

18 South American
12 European

Answer 12

Susser

Answer 13

75 South American
45 European