What is the edible portion per ham that weighs 18 pounds with EP yield 56%?

What is the edible portion per ham that weighs 18 pounds with EP yield 56%?

• A. 9.0 pounds
• B. 10.08 pounds
• C. 11.2 pounds
• D. 12.6 pounds

Answer: (B)

Edible portion is what remains edible when you apply the yield percentage to the original weight. Multiply the total weight by the EP yield (as a decimal): 18 pounds × 0.56 = 10.08 pounds. So the edible portion of the ham is 10.08 pounds. Other options would imply different yields (for example, about 50% would give 9.0 lb, about 62% would give 11.2 lb, and about 70% would give 12.6 lb).

Edible portion is what remains edible when you apply the yield percentage to the original weight. Multiply the total weight by the EP yield (as a decimal): 18 pounds × 0.56 = 10.08 pounds. So the edible portion of the ham is 10.08 pounds.

Other options would imply different yields (for example, about 50% would give 9.0 lb, about 62% would give 11.2 lb, and about 70% would give 12.6 lb).