If 16 quarters is equal in value to 2 toonies, then the value in cell A equals 1/8
16 quarters = 2 toonies
Cell A represents the number of toonies in 1 quarter
There are 2 toonies in 16 quarters
There are x toonies in 1 quarter
That is:
2 toonies = 16 quarters
x toonies = 1 quarter
Cross multiply:
16x = 2
Divide both sides by 16
[tex]\frac{16x}{16} = \frac{2}{16}\\\\x = \frac{2}{16}\\\\x = \frac{1}{8}[/tex]
If 16 quarters is equal in value to 2 toonies, then the value in cell A equals 1/8
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