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Culinary Math Skills

Culinary

Essentials

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MATH ACTIVITIES PAGE

#1 Making Change (Section 4-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

#2 Reading Labels (Section 11-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

#3 Pounds and Ounces (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

#4 Recipe Conversion (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

#5 Weight and Volume Charts (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

#6 Weight and Volume Conversion (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

#7 Weight Versus Volume (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

#8 Volume Measures (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

#9 Scale Operation (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

#10 Cooking with Fractions (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

#11 Calculating Convection Temperature (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

#12 Calculating Convection Time (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

#13 Costing Form (Section 13-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

#14 Using Scoops and Ladles (Section 14-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

#15 Math Scoops (Section 14-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

#16 Costing an Invoice—Weight/Unit Prices (Section 14-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

#17 Costing a Quick-Service Meal (Section 14-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

#18 Costing a Casual Dining Meal (Section 14-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

#19 Costing a Cold Platter Buffet (Section 18-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

#20 Costing Tuna Noodle Casserole (Section 24-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

#21 Costing Slaw (Section 25-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

#22 Costing Peanut Butter Cookies (Section 29-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

#23 Costing Brownies (Section 29-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

#24 Costing Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Section 29-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contents

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Making Change

Directions: For each problem below, list the coins and bills in the order in which they should be

returned to the customer as change. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. The customer’s check totaled $4.72 and she gives you a $10 bill.

__________________________________________________________________________

2. The customer’s check totaled $7.79 and he gives you two $5 bills.

__________________________________________________________________________

3. The customer’s check totaled $5.38 and she gives you $10.03.

__________________________________________________________________________

4. The customer’s check totaled $16.28 and he gives you $20.00.

__________________________________________________________________________

5. The customer’s check totaled $9.82 and she gives you $10.00.

__________________________________________________________________________

6. The customer’s check totaled $5.16 and he gives you $6.01.

__________________________________________________________________________

7. The customer’s check totaled $13.29 and she gives you $15.04.

__________________________________________________________________________

8. The customer’s check totaled $7.55 and he gives you $10.05.

__________________________________________________________________________

9. The customer’s check totaled $3.45 and she gives you $5.00.

__________________________________________________________________________

10. The customer’s check totaled $4.10 and he gives you $20.00.

__________________________________________________________________________

MATH ACTIVITY #1

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

5

Reading Labels

Directions: For each label provided by your instructor, answer the following questions on the

blanks provided. If necessary, reproduce a copy of this activity sheet for each label.

LABEL NAME: ____________________________________________________________________

1. What is the serving size? ________________________________________________________

2. How many servings are there in the container? _____________________________________

3. What is the weight of the can/box/container? ______________________________________

If a can, what number can size is it? _______________________________________________

4. What is the volume measure? ____________________________________________________

5. How many calories are in one serving? ____________________________________________

6. How many total fat grams are in one serving? _______________________________________

7. How many total grams of carbohydrate are in one serving? ___________________________

8. How many grams of protein are in one serving? _____________________________________

9. List the first six ingredients, in order:

a) ________________________________ d) ______________________________

b) ________________________________ e) ___________________________________

c) ________________________________ f) ___________________________________

10. List the manufacturer: __________________________________________________________

11. List the brand name: ___________________________________________________________

12. List other information items found on the label but not covered in the questions above.

______________________________________________________________________________

MATH ACTIVITY #2

6

Pounds and Ounces

Directions: Change each of the following measures into ounces, pounds, or pounds and ounces.

Write your answers on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. 6 lbs. = _________ oz.

2. 13 lbs. = _________ oz.

3. 5 lbs. 8 oz. = _________ oz.

4. 8 lbs. 4 oz. = _________ oz.

5. 12 lbs. 12 oz. = _________oz.

6. 19 oz.= ________ lbs., ________ oz.

7. 32 oz.= _________ lbs. ___________

8. 43 oz.= ________ lbs., ________ oz.

9. 65 oz.= ________ lbs., ________ oz.

10. 75 oz.= ________ lbs., ________ oz.

11.

1

⁄

2

lb. = _________ oz.

12.

1

⁄

4

lb. = _________ oz.

13.

3

⁄

4

lb. = _________ oz.

14.

1

⁄

8

lb. = _________ oz.

15.

3

⁄

8

lb. = _________ oz.

16. 15 lbs. 2 oz. = ___ oz.

17. 19 lbs. 11 oz. = ________ oz.

18. 32 lbs. 6 oz. = _________ oz.

19. 45 lbs. 10 oz. = ________ oz.

20. 53 lbs. 15 oz. = ________ oz.

21. 87 oz. = _____________ lbs., ________ oz.

22. 112 oz. = _____________lbs.

23. 158 oz. = ____________ lbs., ________ oz.

24. 243 oz. = ____________ lbs., ________ oz.

25. 347 oz. = ____________ lbs., ________ oz.

26.

5

⁄

8

lb. = _______________ oz.

27.

7

⁄

8

lb. = _______________ oz.

28. 3

1

⁄

4

lbs. = ____________ lbs., ________ oz.

29. 8

3

⁄

4

lbs. = ____________ lbs., ________ oz.

30. 5

5

⁄

8

lbs. = ____________ lbs., _________ oz.

MATH ACTIVITY #3

7

Recipe Conversion

Directions: Determine the conversion factor for each new recipe. Use the recipe conversion fac-

tor to increase or decrease each ingredient amount for New Recipe #1 and New Recipe #2. Write

your answers on the blanks provided in the easiest measurable form.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Original Recipe New Recipe #1 New Recipe #2

____ Conversion Factor ____ Conversion Factor

8 Servings 4 Servings 16 Servings

Ingredients:

Shortening 2

1

⁄

2

cups _________________ ________________

Sugar 1

1

⁄

3

cup _________________ ________________

Vanilla 1 Tbsp. _________________ ________________

Eggs 2 _________________ ________________

Sifted cake flour 2

1

⁄

3

cups _________________ ________________

Baking powder 3 Tbsp. _________________ ________________

Salt 1 tsp. _________________ ________________

Milk 8 oz. _________________ ________________

Syrup 6 Tbsp. _________________ ________________

Pecans

3

⁄

4

cup _________________ ________________

MATH ACTIVITY #4

8

Weight and Volume Charts

Directions: Convert the following ingredients from weight measures to equivalent volume mea-

sures. Write your answers on the blanks provided in the easiest measurable form.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Ingredients

Weight/Volume

Weight Volume

Information

Bread flour 1 lb. = 4 cups 4 lbs.

Dark rye flour 1 lb. = 3

3

⁄

4

cups 2 lbs.

Yeast 1 oz. = 3 Tbsp. 4 oz.

Salt 1 oz. = 2 Tbsp. 1

1

⁄

2

oz.

Dry milk 1 oz. =

1

⁄

3

cup 4 oz.

Shortening 1 lb. = 2 cups 3 lbs.

Granulated sugar 1 lb.= 2 cups 2 lbs.

Malt 1 oz. =

1

⁄

3

cup 2 oz.

Water 1 lb. = 2 cups 4 lbs.

Directions: Convert the following ingredients from the green volume measures to equivalent

weight measures.

Ingredients

Weight/Volume

Volume Weight

Information

Brown sugar, packed 1 lb. = 2 cups 1 pt.

Shortening 1 lb. = 2 cups

1

⁄

2

cup

Salt 1 oz. = 2 Tbsp. 3 Tbsp.

Baking soda 1 oz. = 2 Tbsp. 3 Tbsp.

Pastry flour 1 lb. = 4 cups 2 qts.

Whole eggs 1 lb. = 8 eggs 6 eggs

Vanilla 1 oz. = 2 Tbsp. 1

1

⁄

2

tsp.

MATH ACTIVITY #5

9

Weight and Volume Conversion

Directions: Use the following information to convert the volume measures to weight measures.

Use the space provided to do your calculations. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. If 1 lb. = 2 cups, then 1

1

⁄

2

cup =__________

2. If 1 lb. = 6 cups, then 3 cups = ___________

3. If 1 lb. = 1 qt., then 2 cups = ____________

4. If 1 lb. = 4 cups, then 2 cups = ___________

5. If 1 lb. = 2 qts., then 1 cup = ____________

6. If 1 oz. = 1

1

⁄

2

Tbsp., then 6 Tbsp. = _______

7. If 1 oz. = 2 Tbsp., then 3 Tbsp. = _________

8. If 1 lb. = 3 qts., then 3 cups = ___________

9. If 8 oz. = 1 cup, then 4

1

⁄

2

cups = _________

10. If 128 oz. = 1 gal., then 64 oz. = _________

Directions: Use the following information to convert the weight measures to volume measures.

Use the space provided to do your calculations. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

11. If 1 lb. = 2 cups, then 4 oz. = ____________

12. If 1 lb. = 2 qts., then 16 oz. = ____________

13. If 8 oz. = 1 cup, then 3 lbs. 4 oz. = _______

14. If 1 lb. = 3 cups, then 2 lbs. = ____________

15. If 1 lb. = 6 cups, then 1

1

⁄

2

lbs. = __________

MATH ACTIVITY #6

10

Weight Versus Volume

Directions: Using the tools and ingredients provided by your instructor, weigh or measure as

directed below. Then write your answers to the questions on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. Weigh 1 lb. of chocolate chips. How many cups are in one pound? ____________________

2. Measure 1 Tbsp. of salt. How much does it weigh? _________________________________

3. Measure 1 Tbsp. of dried parsley. How much does it weigh? _________________________

4. Measure 1 Tbsp. of dry mustard. How much does it weigh? __________________________

5. Weigh 1 lb. of carrots. How many carrots do you have?______________________________

6. Peel and cut a pound of carrots into coins. How many cups does that make? ____________

7. Weigh one bunch of celery. How many stalks are there? _____________________________

8. Peel and dice a bunch of celery for soup. How many cups does that make? _____________

9. Weigh one bag of peas. How many pounds/ounces are there? ________________________

10. Measure 1 cup of brown sugar. Weigh and record. __________________________________

11. Measure 1 cup of granulated sugar. Weigh and record. ______________________________

12. Measure 1 cup of flour. Weigh and record. ________________________________________

MATH ACTIVITY #7

PERFORMANCE ✔ CHECKLIST

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Level 4–Performs skill without supervision and

adapts to problem situations.

Level 3–Performs skill satisfactorily without

assistance or supervision.

Level 2–Performs skill satisfactorily, but requires

assistance/supervision.

Level 1–Performs parts of skill satisfactorily, but

requires considerable assistance/supervision.

Level 0–Cannot perform this skill.

Attempt (circle one): 1 2 3 4

Comments:

PERFORMANCE LEVEL ACHIEVED:

_______ 1. Accurately sets up balance scale, digital scale, and portion scale for measurement.

_______ 2. Accurately weighs ingredients as indicated.

_______ 3. Accurately measures ingredients as indicated.

_______ 4. Demonstrates correct measuring procedure for volume amounts.

_______ 5. Records results in measurable terms.

Instructor’s Signature _________________________________________________ Date _______________________

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Volume Measures

Directions: Use the weight/volume information given for each item below to find the volume

equivalent of the desired weight measure. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Item

Weight/Volume

Volume Equivalent

Information

Cooked rice 1 lb. = 2

1

⁄

2

cups 8 oz. =

Apples, peeled and sliced 1 lb. = 1 qt. 2 oz. =

Diced bananas 1 lb. = 3 cups 6 oz. =

Coconut, shredded 1 lb. = 6 cups 12 oz. =

Evaporated milk 1 lb. = 2 cups 8 oz. =

Directions: If 1 lb. of cocoa measures 4 cups, find the volume measures for each of the follow-

ing weights. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

1. 16 oz. = ______________________ cups 4. 4 oz. = ________________________ cups

2. 24 oz. = ______________________ cups 5. 12 oz. = ________________________ cups

3. 32 oz. = ______________________ cups 6. 20 oz. = ________________________ cups

7. What is the volume measure for 5 oz. of cocoa? _____________________________________

8. What is the volume measure for 6 oz. of cocoa? _____________________________________

9. What is the volume measure for 10 oz. of cocoa? ___________________________________

10. What is the volume measure for 11 oz. of cocoa? ___________________________________

MATH ACTIVITY #8

12

Scale Operation

Directions: Using a portion scale, demonstrate

the following procedures to your instructor.

Directions: Using a baker’s scale, demonstrate

the following procedures to your instructor.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. Adjust scale after placing a quart

measuring cup on it.

2. Weigh 4 oz. of granulated sugar.

3. Weigh 1

1

⁄

2

oz. of salt.

4. Weigh 1 lb. 2 oz. of water.

5. Weigh 12

3

⁄

4

oz. of flour.

Directions: Using a digital scale, demonstrate the following procedures to your instructor.

1. Weigh 6

1

⁄

2

oz. of granulated sugar.

2. Weigh 1 lb. of brown sugar.

3. Weigh 1

1

⁄

2

lbs. of salt.

4. Weigh 12 oz. of flour.

5. Weigh 1 lb. 14 oz. of water.

1. Weigh 2 lbs. 6 oz. of granulated sugar.

2. Weigh 4

1

⁄

2

lbs. of flour.

3. Weigh 6 lbs. 12 oz. of water.

4. Weigh 1 lb. of salt.

5. Weigh 3

3

⁄

4

lbs. of brown sugar.

MATH ACTIVITY #9

PERFORMANCE ✔ CHECKLIST

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Level 4–Performs skill without supervision and

adapts to problem situations.

Level 3–Performs skill satisfactorily without

assistance or supervision.

Level 2–Performs skill satisfactorily, but requires

assistance/supervision.

Level 1–Performs parts of skill satisfactorily, but

requires considerable assistance/supervision.

Level 0–Cannot perform this skill.

Attempt (circle one): 1 2 3 4

Comments:

PERFORMANCE LEVEL ACHIEVED:

_______ 1. Demonstrates proper use of a portion scale, a baker’s scale, and a digital scale.

_______ 2. Adjusts scales as needed for accurate measurements.

_______ 3. Measures container weight before measuring ingredients if needed.

_______ 4. Accurately weighs ingredients on a portion scale, baker’s scale, and a digital scale.

Instructor’s Signature _________________________________________________ Date _______________________

13

Cooking with Fractions

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. In additon to 1 cup, what are the measures in a set of standard measuring cups?

a.) _______________________________ c.) ________________________________

b.) _______________________________

2. What are the units of measure in a set of standard measuring spoons?

a.) _______________________________ c.) ________________________________

b.) _______________________________ d.) ________________________________

3. Put the following fractions in the correct order of size beginning with the smallest:

3

⁄

8

,

3

⁄

4

,

1

⁄

2

,

7

⁄

8

,

1

⁄

4

,

5

⁄

8

,

1

⁄

8

. ___________________________________________________________________

4. How many

1

⁄

2

cups are there in 1 cup? _____________________________________________

5. How many

1

⁄

8

cups are there in

1

⁄

2

cup? ____________________________________________

6. How many

1

⁄

4

cups are there in

3

⁄

4

cup? ____________________________________________

7. How many

1

⁄

8

cups are there in

1

⁄

4

cup? ____________________________________________

8. Circle the largest number of each pair.

a.)

3

⁄

8

or

1

⁄

4

c.)

1

⁄

2

or

1

⁄

4

b.)

7

⁄

8

or

3

⁄

4

d.)

3

⁄

8

or

1

⁄

2

9. List the specific measuring equipment you need to accurately and efficiently measure the

following amounts.

a.)

1

⁄

4

cup __________________________ e.)

5

⁄

8

cup ___________________________

b.)

1

⁄

8

cup __________________________ f.)

2

⁄

3

cup ___________________________

c.)

3

⁄

4

cup __________________________ g.)

3

⁄

8

cup ___________________________

d.)

1

⁄

2

cup _________________________ h.)

7

⁄

8

cup ___________________________

10. What is the most efficient way to measure each of the following amounts?

a.) 8 cups __________________________ c.) 2 cups ___________________________

b.) 6 pts. ___________________________ d.)

1

⁄

4

gal. ___________________________

MATH ACTIVITY #10

14

Calculating Convection Temperature

Directions: Figure the convection oven temperatures for each of the following stated baking

temperatures. Write your answers on the blanks provided. To do this, reduce the baking tem-

perature by 50°F. For Example: Recipe states = 250°F. Therefore, 250°F – 50°F = 200°F for a

convection oven.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. 300°F = _______________________°F

2. 450°F = _______________________°F

3. 350°F = _______________________°F

4. 400°F = _______________________°F

5. 425°F = _______________________°F

Directions: For each item below, find the temperature required for convection ovens.

6. A recipe for baked egg casserole directs you to bake at 350°F.

Convection Oven Temperature: _____________________

7. A spinach omelet recipe directs you to bake at 325°F.

Convection Oven Temperature: _____________________

8. A lasagna recipe directs you to bake at 375°F.

Convection Oven Temperature: _____________________

9. A pizza recipe directs you to bake at 400°F.

Convection Oven Temperature: _____________________

10. A zucchini bread recipe directs you to bake at 350°F.

Convection Oven Temperature: _____________________

MATH ACTIVITY #11

15

Calculating Convection Time

Directions: Figure the convection oven time for each of the following stated baking times. Write

your answers on the blanks provided.

Reduce the original baking time by

1

⁄

2

to

1

⁄

3

-less time to

determine the baking time range.

To do this, calculate the baking time for the first column by

multiplying the original time by

1

⁄

2

. In the second column, multiply the original time by

2

⁄

3

. Be

sure to round your answers up to the next highest whole minute.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1

⁄

2

Time

2

⁄

3

Time

1. 20 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

2. 30 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

3. 40 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

4. 45 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

5. 1 hr. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

6. 15 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

7. 35 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

8. 55 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

9. 75 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

10. 85 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

11. 50 min. ___________________ min. to ___________________ min.

12. 1 hr., 45 min. ___________________ min. to _________hr., _______ min.

13. 2 hrs., 30 min. _________hr., _______ min. to _________hr., _______ min.

14. 3 hrs., 10 min. _________hr., _______ min. to _________hr., _______ min.

15. 4 hrs., 15 min. _________hr., _______ min. to _________hr., _______ min.

MATH ACTIVITY #12

16

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #13

Costing Form

Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving, and the

Selling Price for the recipe your instructor provides.

Recipe:

Recipe

Yield:

Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up=

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost x

Mark-Up)

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total-Cost + Mark-

Up)

Calculate Cost per-Serving

(Total-Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Total

Cost:

/

17

Using Scoops and Ladles

Directions: List the common use for each scoop and ladle on the blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Utensil Size Common Usage

1. A #8 Scoop yields 8 Tbsp. (

1

⁄

2

cup)

2. A #12 Scoop yields 5

1

⁄

3

Tbsp. (

1

⁄

3

cup)

3. A #16 Scoop yields 4 Tbsp. (

1

⁄

4

cup)

4. A #20 Scoop yields 3 Tbsp.

5. A #24 Scoop yields 2

2

⁄

3

Tbsp.

6. A #30 Scoop yields 2 Tbsp.

7. A #40 Scoop yields 1

2

⁄

3

Tbsp.

8. A #60 Scoop yields 1 Tbsp.

9. A #70 Scoop yields 1

1

⁄

2

–2 tsp.

10. A #1 Ladle yields 1 fl. oz.

11. A #2 Ladle yields 2 fl. oz.

12. A #3 Ladle yields 3 fl. oz.

13. A #4 Ladle yields 4 fl. oz.

14. A #6 Ladle yields 6 fl. oz.

15. A #8 Ladle yields 8 fl. oz.

Directions: Use the scoops and ladles information above to answer the following questions.

Write your answers on the blanks provided.

_______ 16. A cook prepared 6 qts. of muffin batter. How many muffins can be made using a

#16 scoop?

_______ 17. A cook has 1

1

⁄

2

gallons of sauce. How many servings will the sauce yield if a #6

ladle is used?

_______ 18. A banquet is to be served to 120 people. If a #2 ladle is used for the gravy, how

much gravy should be prepared?

_______ 19. A baker needs to prepare 12 dozen chocolate chip cookies. If they are made using

a #60 scoop, how much batter should be prepared?

_______ 20. How many servings are there in 3 qts. of garlic-mashed potatoes if each customer

is given two #12 scoops?

MATH ACTIVITY #14

18

Math Scoops

Directions: Read each of the word problems below. Write your answers to the question on the

blanks provided.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

1. A baker made 2 qts. of chocolate pudding. A serving is

1

⁄

2

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many servings will it yield? _______________

2. A baker made 3 qts. of chocolate pudding. A serving is

1

⁄

2

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many servings will it yield? _______________

3. A cook prepared 3 qts. of chicken casserole. A serving is

2

⁄

3

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many servings will it yield? _______________

4. A cook prepared 4

1

⁄

2

qts. of chicken casserole. A serving is

2

⁄

3

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many servings will it yield? _______________

5. A baker prepared 1 gal. of muffin mix. A portion is

1

⁄

4

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many muffins will it yield? _______________

6. A baker prepared

3

⁄

4

qt. of muffin mix. A portion is

1

⁄

4

cup

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many muffins will it yield? _______________

7. A caterer prepared 1 qt. of sauerkraut ball mixture. A sauerkraut ball equals

1

⁄

2

Tbsp.

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many sauerkraut balls will it yield? _______________

8. A caterer prepared 2 qts. of sauerkraut ball mixture. A sauerkraut ball equals

1

⁄

2

Tbsp.

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many sauerkraut balls will it yield? _______________

9. A baker prepared 1

1

⁄

2

qts. of chocolate chip cookie dough. Each cookie equals 1 Tbsp.

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many chocolate chip cookies will it yield? _______________

10. A baker prepared 1 qt. of chocolate chip cookie dough. Each cookie equals 2 Tbsp.

A. What scoop should you use? _______________

B. How many chocolate chip cookies will it yield? _______________

MATH ACTIVITY #15

19

Costing an Invoice—Weight/Unit Prices

Directions: Use the information provided to fill in the weight unit prices on this invoice form.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #16

Item

Pack Volume Weight

Price Unit Price Unit Price

Stewed tomatoes $3.20/12 cups/6

1

⁄

2

lbs. can $0.26/cup /oz.

Cream of mushroom $2.58/6 cups/3

1

⁄

4

lbs. can $0.43/cup /oz.

soup

Polish sausage links $16.95/10 lbs. $0.21 each /lb.

(8 ct. per lb.)

Turkey breast $2.34/1 lb./3 cups $0.78/cup /oz.

(cooked, diced)

Refried beans $20.00/6 #10 cans $0.20/cup /lb.

(#10 can = 6

1

⁄

2

lbs.)

Elbow macaroni $3.89/10 lbs. $0.10/cup /lb.

(1 lb. = 4 cups)

Spaghetti $5.35/2 lbs./1

3

⁄

4

qt. $0.76/cup /lb.

Milk $2.63/gal. $0.16/cup /oz.

(1 gal. =8.5 lbs.)

Cake flour $3.59/5 lbs. $0.18/cup /lb.

(1 lb. = 4 cups)

Sugar $11.53/25 lbs. $0.23/cup /lb.

(1 lb. = 2 cups)

Cherry pie filling $11.35/#10 can/12 cups $0.95/cup /lb.

(#10 can = 6

1

⁄

2

lbs.)

Chocolate chips $13.40/5 lbs. $0.89/cup /lb.

(1 lb. = 3 cups)

Walnut halves $17.00/5 lbs./20 cups $0.85/cup /lb.

American cheese slices $10.25/5 lbs./120 slices $0.02/slice /lb.

Grated Cheddar cheese $12.50/5 lbs./20 cups $0.63/cup /lb.

Cream cheese $5.17/3 lbs./6 cups $0.86/cup /lb.

Parmesan cheese $18.60/5 lbs. $0.66/cup /lb.

(1 lb. = 5

2

⁄

3

cups)

Mayonnaise $4.90/gal. $0.31/cup /oz.

(1 gal. =7.4 lbs.)

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Costing a Quick-Service Meal

Directions: You will need a copy of the Math Activity #13 Costing Form for each of the

following recipes. Record the recipe name, recipe yield, ingredients, and amounts on the

costing form. Use the Costing Information to calculate the Unit Cost, Extended Cost, and Total

Cost. Calculate the Cost per Serving and the Selling Price using a 30% mark-up for each recipe.

Calculate and record the Selling Price of the entire meal at the bottom of this activity.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Menu: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Fresh Fruit Medley.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Yield: 4 Sandwiches Portion: 1 Sandwich

Fresh Fruit Medley Yield: 8 Servings Portion:

3

⁄

4

cup each

Record the Selling Price of a serving from each recipe to calculate the Menu Price of the Meal.

MATH ACTIVITY #17

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Boneless, skinless chicken breast 24 oz. 1 lb./$2.67

Provolone cheese 6 oz. 1 lb./$2.39

Mushrooms, sliced 3 oz. 1 lb. = 7 cups sliced/$2.25/lb.

Tomato 8 slices 2 tomatoes = 1 lb./$0.53

(Each tomato = 8 slices)

Leaf lettuce 4 leaves About 16 leaves per bunch/$0.77

Low-fat avocado dressing 4 fl. oz. 1 gal./$7.85

Bread, 7-grain 8 slices 1 loaf = 24 oz./12 slices/$1.54

Pickles, sliced, drained 4 oz. 6 oz. = 1 cup/$0.25

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Strawberries, whole fresh 1

1

⁄

2

cup 3 cups = 1 lb./$2.59

Bananas, diced 1 cup 3 cups diced = l lb./$0.65

Melon, cubed

1

⁄

4

melon 1 small = 1

1

⁄

2

lbs./$3.99

Grapes, whole, stemmed

1

⁄

2

cup 3 cups = 1 lb./$2.99

Orange, sections 1 cup 8 medium = 1 qt./lb./$1.20

Pineapple, fresh cubed 1 cup 2 lbs. whole = 2 cups cubed/$4.99

Menu Selection Selling Price

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Fresh Fruit Medley

Total Menu Price

21

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #18

Costing a Casual Dining Meal

Directions: The following dinner meal is a selection from a local casual dining restaurant for

a party of four adults who enjoy healthful foods. You will need a copy of the Math Activity #13

Costing Form for each of the following recipes. Record the recipe name, recipe yield, ingredients,

and amounts on the costing form. Use the Costing Information to calculate the Unit Cost,

Extended Cost, and Total Cost. (Attach your Costing Forms to this activity.) Calculate the Cost

per Serving and the Selling Price using a 30% mark-up for each recipe. Calculate the Selling Price

per Serving of the entire meal at the end of this activity.

Menu Selection: Mixed Baby Greens with Low-Fat Dressing, Citrus Red Snapper, Wild Rice

Blend, Grilled Vegetable Kabob, Poached Pear with Fresh Berries

Salad: Mixed Baby Greens with Low-Fat Dressing Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Entrée: Citrus Red Snapper Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Rice: Wild Rice Blend Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Red snapper, filet 4 ct., 6 oz. 1 lb./$3.37

Lemon zest and juice

1

⁄

4

ct. 1 lb. = 4–6 ct./$2.25

Lime zest and juice

1

⁄

4

ct. 1 lb. = 6–8 ct./$2.39

Orange zest and juice

1

⁄

4

ct. 1 lb. = 3 medium/$0.88

Fresh garlic, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. 2 cloves = 2 tsp. sliced/$0.15

Seasonings 2 tsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

Green onion, chopped 3 Tbsp. 1 bunch = 6–8 ct.=

1 cup sliced white and green/$0.36

Green chili, finely chopped 2 tsp. 4

1

⁄

2

oz. = 1 cup/$0.75

Olive oil 2 Tbsp. 1 gal./$23.30

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Baby greens 8 oz. 1 lb./$3.50

Roma tomatoes, diced 3 ct. 1 lb. = 5 small/$0.75

Parmesan cheese, grated

1

⁄

4

cup 3 oz. = 1 cup grated/$0.60

Carrots, shredded

1

⁄

4

cup 1 lb. = 3

1

⁄

2

cups shredded/$0.34

Cucumber, sliced

1

⁄

2

cup 1 lb. = 2 medium = 4 cups sliced/$2.00

Croutons

1

⁄

4

cup 5 oz. = 3 cups/$1.59

Low-fat dressing

1

⁄

2

cup 1 gal. = $6.75

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Wild rice, cooked 1 cup 1 cup uncooked = 3 cups cooked/$1.25

Basmati rice, cooked 1 cup 1 cup uncooked = 3 cups cooked/$0.75

Pine nuts 2 Tbsp. 2

1

⁄

2

oz. = 2/3 cup/$1.50

Onion, small diced 2 oz. 1 lb. = 3 medium/$0.34

Rosemary, finely chopped 2 tsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

Butter 1 Tbsp. 2 cups = 1 lb./$2.15

Seasonings 2 tsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

(Continued on next page)

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MATH ACTIVITY #18

Vegetable: Grilled Vegetable Kabob Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Dessert: Poached Pear with Fresh Berries Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Directions: Record the Selling Price per Serving of each recipe and then calculate the Total Menu

Price of the meal. (Total Menu Selling Price ÷ 4 Servings = Selling Price per Serving)

Costing a Casual Dining Meal (continued)

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Eggplant

1

⁄

2

ct. 1 medium = 1

1

⁄

4

lbs. = 8 slices/$1.25

Yellow squash 1 ct. 1 lb. = 3 medium/$1.05

Red onion

1

⁄

4

ct. 1 lb. = 3 medium/$0.44

Green pepper

1

⁄

2

ct. 22 lb. = 60-65 ct./$14.64

Portobello mushrooms 1 large cap 5 lb.= 15 large caps/$11.48

Garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. 2 cloves = 1 tsp. minced/$0.15

Fresh basil 1 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

Seasoning 2 tsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

Balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. 1 gal./$8.07

Olive oil 2 Tbsp. 1 gal./$23.30

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Pears 4 ct. 1 lb. = 3–4 ct./$1.45

Raisins

1

⁄

2

cup 6 oz. = 1 cup/$0.75

Apple juice, concentrate

1

⁄

4

cup 8 oz. = 1 cup/$0.75

Cinnamon stick

1

⁄

2

stick Each stick/$0.50

Flavorings 1 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp./$0.09

Pecans, whole

1

⁄

4

cup 1 1b. = 2

1

⁄

4

cups nut meats/$3.50

Fresh berries 1 cup 1 pt./$2.99

Menu Selection Selling Price per Serving

Mixed Baby Greens with Low-Fat Dressing

Citrus Red Snapper

Wild Rice Blend

Grilled Vegetable Kabob

Poached Pear with Fresh Berries

Total Menu Price

23

Costing a Cold Platter Buffet

Directions: Assume that you have to cost out the Cold Platter Buffet for the Spring Women’s

Volleyball banquet at your school. Fifty teens and adults will be served at 11:00 a.m. You will

need a copy of the Math Activity #13 Costing Form for each of the following recipes. Record

the recipe name, recipe yield, ingredients, and amounts on the costing form. Use the Costing

Information to calculate the Unit Cost, Extended Cost, and Total Cost. Attach your completed

Math Activity 13 Costing Forms for each of the recipes to this activity. At the end of this

activity, calculate the Selling Price of the Cold Platter for 50 people. Then figure the Selling Price

per Individual. (Note: Some answers will vary slightly depending on how costing information is

used to determine unit costs.)

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Menu: Crudité, Fancy Sandwiches, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Platter, and Dessert Tray.

Crudité: Recipe Yield: 50 Servings

Fancy Sandwiches: Chicken Salad in Mini Pita Pockets Recipe Yield: 30 mini sandwiches

MATH ACTIVITY #19

(Continued on next page)

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Carrot, julienne 3 lbs. 1 lb. = 2

1

⁄

2

cups/$0.34

Red pepper, julienne 3 ct. 1 lb. = 4 medium/$3.47

Green beans, whole 1 lb. 5 lbs. = $8.26

Radishes 1

1

⁄

4

lbs. 1 lb./$0.63

Broccoli 1 head 16 lbs. = 14–18 count/$14.46

Celery sticks 2 bunches 6 ct./$7.85

Cherry tomatoes 1 qt. 1 pt./$1.25

Vegetable dip 1 qt. 1 lb. = 2 cups/$1.35

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Mini pita breads 30 ct. 1 dozen/$1.10

Chicken, cooked, diced 5 lbs. 1 lb./$2.35

Celery, diced 3 cups. 1 lb. = 1 qt./$0.79

Red grapes, diced 3 cups 1 lb. = 2

2

⁄

3

cups/$1.40

Slivered almonds 3 oz. 5 oz. = 1 cup/$1.25

Parsley, minced

1

⁄

2

cups 1 oz. =

3

⁄

4

cup/$0.24

Seasonings 3 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp. = $0.09

Mayonnaise 1

1

⁄

2

cup 1 gal. = $4.90

Lemon juice 2 Tbsp. 1 qt. = $1.08

Sour cream

3

⁄

4

cup 1 pt. = $1.42

Leaf lettuce 2 heads 12 ct. = $9.27

24

Fancy Sandwich: Glazed Ham Roll-Up Recipe Yield: 20 sandwiches

Fancy Sandwich: Roasted Turkey Recipe Yield: 20 sandwiches

Salad: Pasta Salad Recipe Yield: 40 servings

Fruit: Fresh Fruit Platter Recipe Yield: 50 servings

MATH ACTIVITY #19

Costing a Cold Platter Buffet (continued)

(Continued on next page)

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Crêpes 20 ct. Each $0.30

Cream cheese 2 lbs. 3 lbs./$5.15

Sun-dried tomato pesto

1

⁄

2

lb. 8 oz./$3.89

Shredded co-jack cheese 1 lb. 5 lbs./$10.30

Chopped green olives 1 cup #10 can = 12 cups/$5.13

Honey glazed ham 2 lbs. 2

1

⁄

2

lbs./$12.65

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Wheat bread 20 slices 1 loaf = 24 oz./20 slices/$1.40

Roasted turkey 3 lbs. 1 lb./$2.34

Swiss cheese 1 lb. 5 lbs./$13.26

Alfalfa sprouts 3 oz. 4 oz./$1.99

Tomatoes 5 ct. 1 lb. = 2–3 ct./$0.53

Flavored butter

1

⁄

2

cup 2 cups = 1 lb./$2.15

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Tri-colored bow-tie pasta 4 lbs. 2

1

⁄

2

lbs./$2.25

Grape tomatoes 1 lb. 1 lb./$1.73

Carrot, grated

1

⁄

2

lb. 50 lbs./$17.12

Cauliflower, florets

1

⁄

2

head 1 head/$2.19

Green olives 1 cup 1 gal./$7.85

Black olives, sliced 1 cup 1 gal./$4.50

Green onions, diced

1

⁄

2

cup 1 bunch = 1 cup diced/$0.36

Parsley, finely chopped

1

⁄

2

cup 1 oz. =

3

⁄

4

cup/$0.24

Italian dressing 1 qt. 1 gal./$7.18

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Watermelon, sliced 1 whole 1 whole/$5.99

Cantaloupe, cubed 3 whole 1 whole/$1.30

Strawberries, whole 2 pts. 1 pt./$2.09

Pineapple, large chunks 2 whole 1 whole/$2.69

Oranges, sliced 6 ct. 72 ct./$20.88

Grapes 1

1

⁄

2

lbs. 5 lbs./$6.93

Cherries, pitted

1

⁄

2

lb. 1 lb./$2.99

Kiwi, sliced 4 ct. 36 ct./$6.64

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Name _________________________________ Date ___________

Dessert Tray: Assorted Pre-Baked Selections Recipe Yield: 50 Servings

Directions: Record the Total Cost of each platter and add them up to calculate the Total

Extended Cost. Next, calculate the 25% mark-up. Add the mark-up to the Total Cost of the Cold

Platters to determine the Selling Price of the Cold Platter Buffet for 50 people. Then calculate

the Selling Price per Individual.

MATH ACTIVITY #19

Costing a Cold Platter Buffet (continued)

Cold Platter Total Cost of Platter

Crudité

Fancy Sandwich: Chicken Salad in Mini Pita Pockets

Fancy Sandwich: Glazed Ham Roll-Ups

Fancy Sandwich: Roasted Turkey

Pasta Salad

Fresh Fruit Platter

Dessert Tray

Total Extended Cost of the Cold Platters

25% Mark-up

(Total Extended Cost

✕ .25)

Selling Price of Cold Platter Buffet

(Total Extended Cost + Mark-Up)

Selling Price Per Individual

(Selling Price ÷ 50 People)

Ingredients Amounts Costing Information

Chocolate-frosted brownies 36 (2"✕4") bars 1 sheet (12"✕16")/$12.18

Peanut butter cookies 20 ct. 1 case = 240 ct./$38.40

Lemon bars 24 (2"

✕4") bars 1 sheet (12"✕16")/$14.78

Custard-filled cream puffs 20 ct. 50 ct./$20.75

Assorted mini-cheesecakes 50 ct. 30 ct./$15.32

Petit fours 20 ct. 60 ct./$25.75

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Costing Tuna Noodle Casserole

Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving, and the

Selling Price.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #20

Recipe:

Tuna Noodle

Casserole

Recipe Yield: 6 Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up = 20%

Noodles 3 cup $0.32/cup

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost x

Mark-Up)

Tuna ﬁ sh 7 oz. $0.08/oz.

Mayonnaise

1

⁄

2

cup $0.31/cup

Sliced celery 1 cup $0.33/cup

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total-Cost +

Mark-Up)

Chopped

onion

1

⁄

3

cup $0.11/cup

Chopped green

peppers

1

⁄

4

cup $0.26/cup

Chopped

pimientos

1

⁄

4

cup $2.18/cup

Calculate Cost per-Serving

(Total-Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Salt 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Cream of

celery soup

10

1

⁄

2

oz. $2.76/52oz.

Milk

1

⁄

2

cup $0.17/cup

American

cheese, grated

1 cup

$2.50/1 lb./

4 cups

Total

Cost:

27

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #21

Costing Slaw

Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving, and the

Selling Price.

Recipe: Slaw Recipe Yield: 6 Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up = 25%

Sugar

1

⁄

3

cup $0.23/cup

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost x

Mark-Up)

Garlic salt 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Celery seed 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Vinegar 3 Tbsp. $0.09/Tbsp.

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total-Cost +

Mark-Up)

Lemon juice 3 Tbsp. $0.02/Tbsp.

Cabbage 3 cups $0.12/cup

Green pepper

1

⁄

4

cup $0.50/cup

Calculate Cost per-Serving

(Total-Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Celery 1 stalk $0.10/stalk

Green onions 4 ct. $0.07/each

Total

Cost:

Costing Peanut Butter Cookies

Directions: Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving,

and the Selling Price.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #22

Recipe: Slaw Recipe Yield: 6 Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up = 25%

Shortening 1 cup $0.40/cup

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost x

Mark-Up)

Peanut butter 1 cup $1.53/cup

Sugar 1 cup $0.23/cup

Brown sugar 1 cup $0.34/cup

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total Cost +

Mark-Up)

Eggs 3 Tbsp. $0.06/each

Vanilla 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Flour 1

1

⁄

2

cup $0.04/cup

Calculate Cost per-Serving

(Total Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Salt

1

⁄

2

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Baking soda

3

⁄

4

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Baking powder

1

⁄

2

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Peanuts

1

⁄

3

tsp. $0.24/tsp.

Total

Cost:

28

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Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #23

Costing Brownies

Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving, and the

Selling Price.

Recipe: Brownies Recipe Yield: 18 Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up = 25%

Flour

1

⁄

2

cup $0.04/cup

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost ×

Mark-Up)

Baking powder 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Cocoa 2 Tbsp. $0.09/Tbsp.

Margarine

1

⁄

2

cup $0.24/cup

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total-Cost +

Mark-Up)

Granulated sugar 1 cup $0.23/cup

Eggs 2 $0.06/each

Walnuts 4 oz. $0.21/oz.

Calculate Cost per Serving

(Total Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Vanilla 1 tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Total

Cost:

30

Costing Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Directions: Use the following form to calculate the Total Cost, the Cost per Serving, and the

Selling Price.

Name _________________________________ Date ___________

MATH ACTIVITY #24

Recipe:

Sour Cream

Co ee Cake

Recipe Yield:

Two 9-in.

cakes

Cost per Serving:

Ingredients Amounts Unit Cost

Extended

Cost

Mark-Up = 25%

Margarine

1 cup and

2 Tbsp.

$0.24/cup

Calculate Mark-Up

(Total Cost x

Mark-Up)

Sugar

1

3

⁄

4

cup and

2 Tbsp.

$0.23/cup

Eggs 3 $0.06/each

Almond extract

1

⁄

2

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Calculate the Total

Selling Price (Total Cost +

Mark-Up)

Vanilla

1

⁄

2

tsp. $0.09/tsp.

Flour 3

3

⁄

4

cup $0.04/cup

Baking soda 1

1

⁄

2

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Calculate Cost per Serving

(Total Cost ÷ Recipe Yield)

Sour cream 1 cup $0.75/cup

Cherry pie ﬁ lling 7 oz. $0.09/oz.

Cinnamon

3

⁄

4

tsp. $0.03/tsp.

Powdered sugar 2 cup $0.14/cup

Total

Cost: