Elena has 8 * 6 = <<8*6=48>>48 lily petals

Elena has 5 * 3 = <<5*3=15>>15 tulip petals

Elena has a total of 48 + 15 = <<48+15=63>>63 petals

# Answer

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Elena has 8 lilies and 5 tulips in her garden. Each lily has 6 petals. Each tulip has 3 petals. How many flower petals are in Elena’s garden?
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Elena has 8 lilies and 5 tulips in her garden. Each lily has 6 petals. Each tulip has 3 petals. How many flower petals are in Elena’s garden?
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