Mathematical Literacy
3
Gr 12 Assignment
QUESTION 1
1.1 Study the ingredients below of how to make fatcakes and answer the questions that
follow:
INGREDIENTS (Makes 24)
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6 cups of flour
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2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 packet yeast
Lukewarm water
Cooking oil (for frying)
Preparation time: 30min
Cooking time: 15min
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Spoon the mixture into 6 bowls, and and chill for 1 hour.
1.1.1
If one cup = 250ml, calculate the total amount of flour used to make 48
fatcakes in ml.
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