To find the number of tetras that can be housed, we divide the total gallons of water in the aquarium by the gallons of water each tetra needs:
1×10^5 gallons / 1.25 gallons = 8×10^4 tetras
Therefore, the aquarium can house 8×10^4 tetras.
A public aquarium is being built to contain neon tetras. Each neon tetra 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.(1 point)
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