Question 1

Math (U.S.)
-You need 200, 5 oz. portions of rice. How much rice do you need to make?

Accepted Answer

1000 oz. o

Question 2

The menu of a __________ is limited and features inexpensive, easily prepared, and easily served foods for people in a hurry.

Accepted Answer

A)  school 
B)  hospital 
C)  catering and banquet operation 
D)  fast food and take-out operation 
A)  school 
B)  hospital 
C)  catering and banquet operation 
D)  fast food and take-out operation

Question 3

Fill in the blanks by making the correct conversion.
-1¾ lb = __________ oz.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blanks by making the...

Question 4

The boiling point of water is __________?

Accepted Answer

A)  212°C 
B)  100°C 
C)  200°F 
D)  32°F 
A)  212°C 
B)  100°C 
C)  200°F 
D)  32°F

Question 5

The best way to be sure that a broiled steak is cooked to the right doneness is to use the exact cooking time given in the recipe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Math (U.S.)
-You have 30 lb AP weight apples. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 75 percent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-You have 30 lb AP weight...

Question 7

Math (U.S.)
-You have 25 lb AP weight bananas. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 70 percent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-You have 25 lb AP weight...

Question 8

Portion cost calculations must be based on EP (edible portion) amounts, because this is the quantity actually served.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A standardized recipe is a customized recipe developed by an operation __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  for its own cooks 
B)  using its own equipment 
C)  to be served to its own patrons 
D)  all of these 
A)  for its own cooks 
B)  using its own equipment 
C)  to be served to its own patrons 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Suppose a recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic. If a head of garlic has 15 cloves and weighs 120 grams, and garlic costs $2.90 per kg, what is the ingredient cost of garlic? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 11

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Calculate the amount of sugar needed for the Blueberry Muffin batter using the calculated RCF (recipe conversion factor) of 4.3. The weight of sugar in the original recipe is 650 g.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 12

Math (U.S.)
-If the yield percentage of bell peppers is 82%, how many pounds will have to be purchased to yield 5 pounds of diced bell pepper? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-If the yield percentage of bell...

Question 13

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert 915% into a decimal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math Review
For each of the math questions,...

Question 14

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert 22° F to Celsius. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math Review
For each of the math questions,...

Question 15

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert 40° F to Celsius. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math Review
For each of the math questions,...

Question 16

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert 0.62 into a percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math Review
For each of the math questions,...

Question 17

Math (U.S.)
-If the total yield for a rice recipe is 600 oz. and the total portions for the recipe is 2000, how big is each portion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-If the total yield for a...

Question 18

Math (U.S.)
-A recipe calls for 3 fluid ounces of white wine, which costs $3.95 per liter. What is the ingredient cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-A recipe calls for 3 fluid...

Question 19

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-For a nut-free dish, the walnuts are eliminated from the chocolate chip cookies recipe. What is the new total cost of the cookie recipe?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 20

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert the fraction 1/3 into a decimal. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Accepted Answer

Exam 4: Basic Principles of Cooking and Food Science

Math (U.S.) -You need 200, 5 oz. portions of rice. How much rice do you need to make?

The menu of a __________ is limited and features inexpensive, easily prepared, and easily served foods for people in a hurry.

Fill in the blanks by making the correct conversion. -1¾ lb = __________ oz.

The boiling point of water is __________?

The best way to be sure that a broiled steak is cooked to the right doneness is to use the exact cooking time given in the recipe.

Math (U.S.) -You have 30 lb AP weight apples. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 75 percent?

Math (U.S.) -You have 25 lb AP weight bananas. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 70 percent?

Portion cost calculations must be based on EP (edible portion) amounts, because this is the quantity actually served.

A standardized recipe is a customized recipe developed by an operation __________.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Calculate the amount of sugar needed for the Blueberry Muffin batter using the calculated RCF (recipe conversion factor) of 4.3. The weight of sugar in the original recipe is 650 g.

Math (U.S.) -If the yield percentage of bell peppers is 82%, how many pounds will have to be purchased to yield 5 pounds of diced bell pepper? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 915% into a decimal.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 22° F to Celsius. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 40° F to Celsius. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 0.62 into a percent.

Math (U.S.) -If the total yield for a rice recipe is 600 oz. and the total portions for the recipe is 2000, how big is each portion?

Math (U.S.) -A recipe calls for 3 fluid ounces of white wine, which costs $3.95 per liter. What is the ingredient cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -For a nut-free dish, the walnuts are eliminated from the chocolate chip cookies recipe. What is the new total cost of the cookie recipe?

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert the fraction 1/3 into a decimal. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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Understanding Meats and Game

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Cooking Poultry and Game Birds

Understanding Fish and Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish

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Cooking Vegetables

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Metric Conversion Factors, Standard Can Sizes, Approximate Weight-Volume Equivalents of Dry Foods and Kitchen Math Exercises: Metric Versions

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Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert the fraction ¹/₃ into a decimal. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.