Conclusions

Select one from the choices in bold or fill in the blanks.

1. As the quality (Bloom rating) of gelatin sheets increases, the weight per sheet increases/decreases/stays the same. This allows different grades of gelatin sheets to be used interchangeably when they are weighed/counted.
2. As the quality (Bloom rating) of gelatin sheets increases, the sheets feel thicker/thinner.

3. As the quality (Bloom rating) of gelatin sheets increases, the number of sheets per box increases/decreases/stays the same. If the cost per box of bronze sheets is $53 and the cost per box of silver is $58, which is more economical to use? Show your work. (Hint: calculate and compare the cost per sheet.)

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4. Based on your results, if a formula calls for 30 grams of bronze sheets and you substitute 30 grams of silver sheets, your product will likely turn out softer/firmer/about the same. This is because _____

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5. How would you describe the differences between your calculated average weights of the different types of gelatin sheets and the stated values given in the text: no difference/small difference/moderate difference/large difference? How can you explain these differences, if there were any?

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