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<p><b><i>Math for Life and Food Service</i></b> is specifically designed for students considering a career in culinary arts. This text incorporates intermediate-level mathematics skills that are used daily in the food service industry. It is intended for students who are proficient in arithmetic.</p> <p>The text contains sections on food-cost percent, yields, recipe conversion, addition and subtraction of dissimilar units, and bakers' formulae. Also covered is deciphering invoices, price lists, requisitions, and payroll. Fractions, decimals, percent, and basic algebra are reviewed. Exercises are relevant and practical which makes this text a good reference for future use. Basic algebra is not a prerequisite.</p> <p><b><i>Math for Life and Food Service</i></b> also teaches everyday skills that require basic math but are generally not covered in basic math courses. Topics include: unit conversion, reading charts and graphs, mastering banking skills such as credit card and checking account management, and understanding and creating asset/debit statements.</p> <ul> <li>Mathematical principles adapted for the food service industry</li> <li>Understanding food costs and supplies managemen

Author

Gudmundsen, Lynn

Publisher

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780130319371

Subjects

Mathematics, Travel, Science