The number of neon tetras that can be housed in the aquarium is given by dividing the total volume of water by the volume of water required for each tetra:
Number of tetras = Total volume of water / Volume of water required for each tetra
Number of tetras = 1 × 10⁵ gallons / 1.25 gallons
Number of tetras = 8 × 10⁴
Therefore, the aquarium can house 8 × 10⁴ neon tetras.
A public aquarium is being built to contain neon tetras needs 1.25 gallons of water. The aquarium will contain 1 × 10⁵ gallons of water. How many tetras can it house? Write the answer in scientific notation.
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