Finding the heating element resistance of a 240V 600W toaster

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Can anyone please help me with this question?

An electric toaster designed to operate at 240V RMS has a power rating of 600W.
what is the resistance of the heating element in the toaster?
 
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Well, what have you tried? What are your thoughts? We can't (and/or won't) help you unless you give us something to work with.
 
Power = V2/R

Rearrange that formula and solve for resistance.