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Yield Percentage Formlua:

Steps for Calculating the Yield Percentage:

1. To calculate the yield percentage you must first identify the EPQ and the APQ.

2. Determine if the units are the same before calculating the yield percentage. Use the bridge method if necessary.

3. Substitute the weights of the EPQ & the APQ into the formula and solve.

 

 

 
Terms to Know:

Fabricate: to clean, peel, or prepare fruit or vegetables

As-purchased quantity: the weight, volume, or count of the non-fabricated fruit or vegetable.

Edible Portion Quantity: the weight, volume, or count of the fabricated fruit or vegetable.

Trim: the weight or volume of the waste.