Question

In a collection of​ coins, the number of quarters is​ one-third the number of pennies. The number of quarters is Q. The number of pennies is P. What is the correct formula relating Q to​ P

Answer 1

Q = P/3

Explanation:

Let the number of quarters be Q

Let the number of pennies be P

If the number of quarters is​ one-third the number of pennies, this can be expressed as;

Number of quarter = 1/3 of pennies

Q = 1/3 of P

Of means multiplication

The expression becomes;

Q = 1/3 × P

Q = P/3

Hence the formula relating Q to P is

Q = P/3