First find the total number of guppies the betta fish need: 5 fish * 7 guppies/fish = <<5*7=35>>35 guppies

Then add the number of guppies the eel needs to find the total number needed: 35 guppies + 20 guppies = <<35+20=55>>55 guppies

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Jason has a moray eel that eats 20 guppies a day and 5 betta fish who each eat 7 guppies a day. How many guppies per day does she need to buy?
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Jason has a moray eel that eats 20 guppies a day and 5 betta fish who each eat 7 guppies a day. How many guppies per day does she need to buy?
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