Question

A recipe for mash potatoes makes 5 gallons. If this recipe has a total cost of $25.35, calculate the cost of a 1/2 cup portions. Round answer to 2 decimal places. Answer spot 1: Show work for conversion Answer spot 2: Calculate the number of portions; use ' p ' as the unit. Answer spot 3: Calculate the cost per portion

Answer 1

160 portions

$0.1584/portion

Explanation:

1 gal = 128 fl oz

1 cup = 8 fl oz

128/8 = 16

1 gal = 16 cups

1 gal = 32 half cups

5 gal × 32 half cup / gal = 160 half cups

$25.35/160 = $0.1584