Question 1
An ingredient is purchased by the pound. The cleaning, trimming, and cooking waste for the item results in the loss of 4 ounces per pound. What is the final product yield percentage for this item?Question 2
An ingredient used by a manager has a yield of 55%. The manager buys 20 pounds as purchased (AP) of the ingredient. How much of the ingredient will be available in edible portion (EP) form for use in a recipe?Answer 1
75%Answer 2
12.1 pounds