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

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Reiny · Accepted Answer

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

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ehh idk · Answer

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

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kaiilllicee · Answer

guys its not rocket science 18 South American 12 European

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Maxine · Answer

75 South American 45 European