Question

A car wash cost $7. How many car washes would you be able to purchase for $49

Answer 1

You could wash 7 cars. This is because 7 goes into 49 7 times so you can't go higher that is you max therefore that is your answer

Answer 2

You will be multiplying $49 by $7 because you have $49 and want to divide it by $7 per wash. When you divide 49 by 7 you get 7. Therefore, you will be able to purchase 7 carwashes for the cost of $7 with $49.