Ratios with Recipes Flashcard

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If a recipe calls for 1/4 pound of butter and you want to make 3 times the recipe, how much butter would you need?

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3/4 pound

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If a recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of salt and you want to make 3 times the recipe, how much salt would you need?

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6 teaspoons

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What is the purpose of converting units in recipes?

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To ensure accurate measurements and consistent results.

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Explain the concept of 'parts' in a recipe ratio.

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Units of measurement used to express the quantities of ingredients in a recipe.

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When doubling (multiplying by 2) a recipe that calls for 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, how much vanilla extract would you need?

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1 teaspoon

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What is a ratio in the context of recipes?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, showing how much of one ingredient is used compared to another.

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How do you calculate the total amount of ingredients needed when scaling a recipe?

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Multiply each ingredient by the scaling factor (e.g., 2 for doubling, 3 for tripling).

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What is the scaling factor if you want to make a recipe that serves 4 people into one that serves 8?

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The scaling factor is 2.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour and you want to make half the recipe, how much flour do you need?

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1.5 cups of flour.

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What does it mean to 'halve' a recipe?

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To reduce the amount of each ingredient by half.