Blocker, Linda.

Culinary math / Linda Blocker and Julia Hill. - New York : Wiley, c2002. - x, 177 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Introduction. Math Basics. Units of Measure: Volumes and Weights in the U.S. Kitchen. Basic Conversion with Units of Measure within Volume or Weight. Converting to and from Mixed Measures within Weight or Volume. Advanced Conversions with Units of Measure between Weight and Volume. Yield Percent. Finding Cost. Edible Portion Cost. Recipe Costing. Applying Yield % in the Kitchen. Special Topics. Recipe Size Conversion. Kitchen Ratios. Metric. Appendix A: Proper Measuring Techniques. Answer Section. Index.

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