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The ratio of North American butterflies to South American butterflies at a butterfly park is 9:5. The ratio of South American to European butterflies is 5:3. There are 135 North American butterflies at a butterfly park.

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How many South American Butterflies are there?

There are ____ South American butterflies.

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So since the number in the ratio is 9 for North American butterflies, u have to do 135 divided by 9. Then, you take the 5 and multiply it to the answer you got for 135 divided by 9. So u will get the amount of South American butterflies.
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