Step 1 :An improper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator. We can convert an improper fraction to a mixed number or a whole number by dividing the numerator by the denominator. In this case, we need to divide 49 by 7.
Step 2 :Given the improper fraction \(\frac{49}{7}\), where the numerator is 49 and the denominator is 7.
Step 3 :Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number: \(\frac{49}{7} = 7\).
Step 4 :Final Answer: The equivalent whole number for the improper fraction \(\frac{49}{7}\) is \(\boxed{7}\). So, the answer is (d) 7.