Question

A fish tank contains 8 neon tetras and 12 guppies. What is the ratio of neon tetras to guppies?

A.1:5
B.2:3
C.3:2
D.2:5

Answer 1

B: 2;3

Explanation:
GCF(greatest common factor) of 8 and 12 = 4
8/4=2 and 12/4=3

Answer 2

The answer is b .
U simplify.
2 into 8 goes 4 times
2 into 4 goes 2 times
2 into 12 goes 6 times
2 into 6 goes 3 times

So the answer is 2:3