4 desserts
The number of meals can be expressed by c * s * d = m, where c is main courses, s is salads, d is desserts, and m is meals.
Fill in the variables.
6 * 2 * d = 48
Simplify.
12 * d = 48
Divide both sides by 12.
d = 4
So, there are 4 desserts.
