Foundations of Restaurant management Chapter 14 Culinary Math

True or False

Math skills are not required in the professional kitchen.

• True

• False

True or False

The four basic math operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication,

and division.

• True

• False

True or False

When working with fractions, the denominator is the upper part of the fraction

and the numerator is the lower part.

• True

• False

True or False

The commonly used system of measurement in the United States is metric units.

• True

• False

True or False

The temperature at which water boils is 212°F (100°C).

• True

• False

True or False

The temperature at which water freezes is 23°F (−10°C).

• True

• False

True or False

3 tablespoons equals 1 teaspoon?

• True

• False

How many 1/4 cups in 1 3/4 cups

• 4

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How many pints in a half gallon

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many cups in a quart

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4