Maria wants to buy as many collectible dolls as possible for $4.50 each. She has $75 to spend. How many dolls can she buy? Which equation represents the situation? 75D equals

4.5. D plus 4.5 equals
75. 4.5D equals 75.
D over 4.5 equals 75.

1 answer

The equation that represents the situation is: 4.5D = 75.

To find out how many dolls Maria can buy, we can solve this equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by 4.5: D = 75/4.5.

D = 16.67

Since we cannot have a fraction doll, Maria can buy a maximum of 16 dolls.