Julie has $48 to spend at a carnival. The carnival charges $8 for admission and $5 per ride. What is

Julie has $48 to spend at a carnival. The carnival charges $8 for admission and $5 per ride. What is the maximum number of rides Julie can go on?

Subtract admission charges, since that money is gone:
$48 - $8 = $40 left over

If rides cost $5, we can go on $40/$5 = 8 rides maximum.