First, how much did you spend on the 8 gumdrops at 2 cents a piece?
8 gumdrops at 2 cents a piece is 16 cents
8 gumdrops x 2 cents = 16 cents
So, if you have 16 cents to spend on gumdrops and they are 8 cents a piece, how many can you buy?
16 / 8 = 2
You can buy 2 gumdrops for the same amount of money.