Culinary Measuring and Math

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 c.

• 6 x 16= 96, 96/5.95= answer

• 5.95/6= answer

• 6 x 16= 96, 5.95/96= answer

• 16/5.95=answer

How do you properly measure a cup of flour?

• Scoop it into the measuring cup, and pour that in your bowl.

• Press flour down firmly into the measuring cup with either your fingers or a spoon.

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

• Use a liquid measuring cup and get down eye level.

How many tsp in 1/4 qt?

• 16

• 42

• 8

• 2

What is the equation for Edible Portion Percent (EP)

• EP= As purchased/As served

• EP= As served/As purchased

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 %?

• EP=20/5

• EP=15/20

• EP=20/15

• EP=5/15

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?

• 10.87/8=answer

• 8x10.87=answer

• 8/10.87=answer

How do you properly measure 1 cup of milk?

• fill a dry measuring cup to the rim

• Use a liquid measuring cup and hold it up to see when it hits the mark

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

• Use 16 Tablespoons full of milk

How many oz in a lb?

• 8

• 10

• 16

• 32

How many c in a gal?

• 2

• 16

• 8

• 4

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

• Wipe it down before measuring

• Add 2 oz to every reading

• Get the tareweight of the container before measuring ingredients

• Subtract 2 oz from every reading