Question

If the baker’s percentage for raisins in a raisin bread formula is 8% and the baker’s percentage for flour is 100%, what amount of raisins are needed if 14 pounds of flour are used?

Answer 1

Answer: 1.12 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. You have the following information given in the problem above:

-The baker’s percentage for raisins in a raisin bread formula is 8%.

-The baker’s percentage for flour is 100%

2. Therefore, the amount of raisins that are needed if 14 pounds of flour are used is:

$\frac{(14)(8)}{100}=1.12$ pounds