Emily's family loves to work together in the garden. They have a slight preference for flowers, as 60% of their plants are flowers and 40% are vegetables. They have 50 plants growing in the garden. How many vegetable plants do they have?

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Gordon Melendez

20 February, 22:01

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Jack Henson · Answer 1

Jack Henson 20 February, 22:20

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33 vegtables are in the garden

Duncan Nixon · Answer 2

60% of their plants are flowers and 40% are vegetables

so ratio = 6:4

50 / 10 = 5

6x5 = 30

4x5 = 20

answer: 40% are vegetables of 50 plants = 20