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The ratio of North American Butterflies to South American butterflies at a butterfly park is 5:4. The ratio of South American butterflies to European butterflies is 4:2. There are 40 North American butterflies at the butterfly park.How many South American butterflies are there?

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Answer: There are 32 South American Butterflies.

40 ÷ 5 = 8 butterflies

8 butterflies x 4 (the ratio) = 32 South American Butterflies.

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There are 32 South American Butterflies.

40 ÷ 5 = 8 butterflies

8 butterflies x 4 (the ratio) = 32 South American Butterflies.
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