If 1 British pound can be exchanged for 180 cents of U.S. currency, what fraction should be used to compute the indirect quotation of the exchange rate expressed in British pounds?

A. 1/1.8
B. 1/.56
C. 1/180
D. 1.8/1


Answer: A

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