Recipe Calculations: Master Ingredient Quantities and Recipe Adjustments

Question 1

A recipe for 10 servings costs $15.00. If the recipe is prepared for 25 servings, what will be the estimated cost?

Accepted Answer

$37.50

Answer

$18.75

Answer

$25.00

Answer

$50.00

Question 2

A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour. If you want to double the recipe, how many cups of flour will you need?

Accepted Answer

6 cups

Answer

1.5 cups

Answer

9 cups

Answer

4 cups

Question 3

A recipe uses 1/4 cup of sugar per serving. For a party of 12 people, how much sugar will be needed?

Accepted Answer

3 cups

Answer

1/2 cup

Answer

1 cup

Answer

6 cups

Question 4

What is the weight of 4 cups of water?

Accepted Answer

2 pounds

Answer

16 pounds

Answer

8 pounds

Answer

4 pounds

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating yield percentage?

Accepted Answer

(Actual Yield / Theoretical Yield) x 100

Answer

(Theoretical Yield / Actual Yield) x 100

Answer

(Actual Yield + Theoretical Yield) x 100

Answer

(Actual Yield - Theoretical Yield) x 100

Question 6

Which of the following tools is used to weigh ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen scale

Answer

Measuring cup

Answer

Measuring spoon

Answer

Graduated cylinder

Question 7

What is the purpose of costing a recipe?

Accepted Answer

To determine the cost per serving and make informed decisions about menu pricing.

Answer

To calculate the nutritional value of the dish.

Answer

To ensure that the dish meets the desired flavor profile.

Question 8

A chocolate chip cookie recipe requires 1.5 cups of flour to produce 2 dozen cookies. How much flour would be needed to make 3 dozen cookies?

Accepted Answer

2.25 cups

Answer

3 cups

Answer

2.7 cups

Answer

1.8 cups

Question 9

Which measurement is equivalent to 1 pound (lb)?

Accepted Answer

16 ounces (oz)

Answer

24 ounces (oz)

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12 ounces (oz)

Answer

32 ounces (oz)

Question 10

A cake recipe calls for 1/2 cup (c) of butter. How many tablespoons (tbsp) of butter are needed?

Accepted Answer

8 tablespoons (tbsp)

Answer

4 tablespoons (tbsp)

Answer

12 tablespoons (tbsp)

Question 11

Which method is recommended for accurately measuring dry ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Spoon and level

Answer

Estimate the amount

Answer

Use a measuring cup directly from the bag

Answer

Scoop and pack

Question 12

Why is accurate ingredient measurement essential in recipe preparation?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the intended balance of flavors and textures, and to prevent recipe failure.

Answer

It only matters in baking, not cooking.

Answer

It is not important as long as you use similar amounts to the original recipe.

Question 13

What is the primary advantage of using a kitchen scale when measuring ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Provides the most accurate and consistent measurements, particularly for small quantities.

Answer

Makes the measuring process faster

Answer

Prevents the need for using measuring cups and spoons

Question 14

What is the distinction between net weight and gross weight?

Accepted Answer

Net weight represents the weight of the product alone, while gross weight includes both the product and its packaging.

Answer

Both terms refer to the same measurement.

Question 15

When adjusting a recipe for a different number of servings, what additional factors should be considered besides ingredient quantity?

Accepted Answer

Pan or dish size, cooking time, and oven temperature

Answer

Ingredient quantity only

Answer

Cooking time only

Question 16

A recipe serves 6 and calls for 1 pound of chicken. If you want to serve 12, how many pounds of chicken do you need?

Accepted Answer

2 pounds

Answer

1.5 pounds

Answer

3 pounds

Answer

2.5 pounds

Question 17

Which method is primarily used to convert a recipe from one measurement system to another?

Accepted Answer

Dimensional analysis

Answer

Estimation

Answer

Approximation

Answer

Trial and error

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a recipe yield?

Accepted Answer

4 dozen cookies

Answer

1 cup of soup

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1 gallon of milk

Answer

2 pounds of pasta

Question 19

What is the initial step in adjusting a recipe for a different yield?

Accepted Answer

Determining the desired yield ratio

Answer

Multiplying all ingredient quantities by the yield ratio

Answer

Calculating the total cost of the ingredients

Answer

Converting all measurements to the same unit system

Question 20

A recipe for 12 cookies calls for 2 cups of flour. You want to make 36 cookies. How much flour do you need?

Accepted Answer

6 cups

Answer

8 cups

Answer

4 cups

Answer

3 cups

Question 21

You need to convert 1.5 liters of water to milliliters. How many milliliters is that?

Accepted Answer

1500 ml

Answer

150 ml

Answer

750 ml

Answer

3000 ml

Question 22

A recipe calls for 1/4 cup of butter. You only have a 1/8 cup measuring spoon. How many times will you need to fill the spoon?

Accepted Answer

2 times

Answer

4 times

Answer

1 time

Answer

3 times

Question 23

You are making a cake for 8 people, but the recipe is for 12 people. What percentage of the recipe should you use?

Accepted Answer

66.67%

Answer

150%

Answer

75%

Answer

50%

Question 24

A recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt. You want to double the recipe. How much salt do you need?

Accepted Answer

1 teaspoon

Answer

3/4 teaspoon

Answer

2 teaspoons

Answer

1/4 teaspoon

Question 25

You have 3 cups of sugar and need to use 1/3 cup for a recipe. How many times can you make the recipe?

Accepted Answer

9 times

Answer

6 times

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12 times

Answer

3 times

Question 26

A recipe for 6 servings calls for 2 ounces of cheese. You need to make a recipe for 9 servings. How much cheese do you need?

Accepted Answer

3 ounces

Answer

6 ounces

Answer

2.5 ounces

Answer

4 ounces

Question 27

You need to convert 10 ounces of flour to grams.  Approximately how many grams is that?

Accepted Answer

280 grams

Answer

100 grams

Answer

450 grams

Answer

140 grams

Question 28

A recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of oil. You only have a teaspoon measuring spoon. How many teaspoons of oil do you need?

Accepted Answer

6 teaspoons

Answer

8 teaspoons

Answer

2 teaspoons

Answer

4 teaspoons

Question 29

You want to make a recipe for 4 people, but the recipe is for 2 people. What do you need to do with the ingredient amounts?

Accepted Answer

Double them

Answer

Keep them the same

Answer

Halve them

Answer

Multiply them by 3

Question 30

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How much flour is needed to make 36 cookies?

Accepted Answer

6 cups

Answer

3 cups

Answer

8 cups

Answer

4 cups

Question 31

You need to halve a recipe that calls for 1/4 cup of butter. How much butter will you use?

Accepted Answer

1/8 cup

Answer

1/16 cup

Answer

1/2 cup

Answer

1/3 cup

Question 32

A recipe calls for 12 ounces of chocolate. You only have a scale that measures in grams. How many grams of chocolate do you need? (1 ounce = 28.35 grams)

Accepted Answer

340 grams

Answer

28.35 grams

Answer

170 grams

Answer

12 grams

Question 33

You need to make a recipe for 8 people, but the original recipe is for 4 people. What is the scaling factor you need to apply?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

1/2

Answer

1/4

Question 34

A recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt. You only have a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon. How many times will you need to fill the 1/4 teaspoon spoon?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

4

Answer

3

Question 35

A recipe requires 3/4 cup of sugar. You need to make a recipe for 1/3 of the original size. How much sugar will you use?

Accepted Answer

1/4 cup

Answer

1/2 cup

Answer

3/4 cup

Answer

1 cup

Question 36

You have 10 ounces of flour, and a recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of flour. How much flour will you have left after making the recipe? (Assume 1 cup = 4 ounces)

Accepted Answer

4 ounces

Answer

10 ounces

Answer

2 ounces

Answer

6 ounces

Question 37

A recipe calls for 1/4 cup of chopped onion. You want to double the recipe. How much chopped onion will you need?

Accepted Answer

1/2 cup

Answer

1 cup

Answer

1/4 cup

Answer

1/8 cup

Question 38

You are making a recipe for 6 people, and it calls for 2 tablespoons of olive oil. You need to make it for 12 people. How many tablespoons of olive oil will you need?

Accepted Answer

4 tablespoons

Answer

6 tablespoons

Answer

2 tablespoons

Answer

8 tablespoons

Question 39

A recipe calls for 1 cup of milk. How many fluid ounces is that? (1 cup = 8 fluid ounces)

Accepted Answer

8 fluid ounces

Answer

16 fluid ounces

Answer

1 fluid ounce

Answer

4 fluid ounces