Dietetic Technician DTR Exam Prep

Category - Dietetic Technician

A hospital foodservice places an order for 50 pounds of potatoes. The AP price is $12/50 pounds. After peeling, chopping, and boiling the EP is 38 pounds. What is the EP cost per pound?
  1. 99 cents
  2. 32 cents
  3. One dollar
  4. Two dollars
Explanation
Answer: B - The EP cost for the cooked potatoes is 32 cents per pounds; calculated using the following formula:

AP (as purchased) cost/EP (edible portion) = EP (edible portion) cost

$12/38 = 0.316 = 32 cents per pound
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