Culinary Measuring and Math

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Choose the correct equation: You bought a jar that contains 6 qts of mayonnaise and was $5.95. You want to know the UNIT COST of 1 q. Options: 6 x 16= 96, 96/5.95= answer, 5.95/6= answer, 6 x 16= 96, 5.95/96= answer, 16/5.95=answer

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6 x 16= 96, 5.95/96= answer

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How do you properly measure a cup of flour?

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Spoon flour into measuring cup until it is well over the top. Level off with a straight edge.

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How many tsp in 1/4 qt?

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42

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What is the equation for Edible Portion Percent (EP)?

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EP= As served/As purchased

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Choose the correct equation:
You went to the store and bought 5 apples for a fruit salad that weighed a total of 20 oz. After you peeled and cored them, they weighed a total of 15 oz. What is the Edible Portion %?
Options: EP=20/5, EP=15/20, EP=20/15, EP=5/15

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EP=15/20

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Choose the correct equation:
A recipe of Beef Tips and rice costs a total of $10.87 to make 8 portions. What is the cost for one portion?

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10.87/8=answer

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How do you properly measure 1 cup of milk?

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Use a liquid measuring cup, and put it on a flat surface to see at eye level when it reaches the mark.

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How many oz in a lb?

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16

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How many c in a gal?

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16

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What do you have to do when you measure using a scale?

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Get the tareweight of the container before measuring ingredients