Which best explains why the two ratios below are in a proportional relationship?
2 to 3
8:12
A
because 2 times 4 is 8 and 3 times 4 is 12
B
because 8 minus 2 is 6 and 6 times 2 is 12
С
because 2 times 2 is 4 and 8 plus 4 is 12
D
because 8 minus 2 is 6 and 12 minus 3 is 9