If the portion size for a meal is adjusted from 4 ounces to 3 ounces and 348 portions are predicted to be served, how much cornstarch is required for the recipe adjustment?

To determine how much cornstarch is required for the recipe adjustment when changing the portion size from 4 ounces to 3 ounces, it's important to first calculate the total weight of the cornstarch needed.

When the portion size is adjusted downwards, the new portion size is 3 ounces. With a predicted 348 portions to be served, you can find the total weight of cornstarch required by multiplying the portion size by the number of portions and then converting the result into pounds and ounces.

First, calculate the total weight of cornstarch:

1. Calculate total ounces needed:

3 ounces per portion × 348 portions = 1044 ounces.

2. Convert ounces to pounds and ounces:

Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, you divide the total ounces by 16 to find out how many pounds and remainder ounces you have:

• 1044 ounces ÷ 16 ounces/pound = 65.25 pounds.

• The whole number here is 65 pounds, and to find out the extra ounces, calculate:

• 0.25 × 16 ounces = 4 ounces.

• Thus, together you get 65 pounds 4