In a florist shop, the ratio of roses to tulips is 5 : 3. The shop has 72 tulips on Friday morning. If the florist uses up half of each type of flower to fill an order, will the ratio of roses to tulips in the shop change?

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After the order, there are roses and tulips, which is equivalent to 5 : 3. The ratio does not change.