Question

1.) A recipe for Cincinnati Chili calls for 1 pound 4 ounces of beef, 3 tablespoons of chili

powder, and 1 quart of chopped tomatoes. The recipe makes 1/4 gallon of chili. You
want to make 1 3/4 gallons of the chili.
a.) What is the RCF?
b.) How many pounds of ground beef should you use?
c.) How many ounces of chili powder should you
use?
d.) How many pounds of tomatoes should you order?

Answer 1

Total = 1+ 4+ 3 = 1/8 + 1/4 = 3

32+1/4=33/4

Explanation:

• A. RCF= 33/4 4 is crosses out X 4 that 4 is also crossed out = 33
• B. 33/4 X 1 = 33/4
• C. 33/4 4 is cossed out X 3 3 is also crossed out = 99/4 = 24.75
• D. 1/4 pounds of tomatoes