Which of the following statements about AP weights and EP weights is false?
A) EP weight is always greater than AP weight.
B) Calculating EP weights is a necessary part of calculating recipe costs.
C) AP weight of fresh fruit is the weight that you pay for.
D) If you know the weight of peeled, sliced apples you need for a pie and want to know how many pounds of fresh apples to buy, change the yield percentage of apples to a decimal number and divide the EP weight by this number.

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EP weight (Edible Portion weight) is not always greater than AP weight (As Purchased weight). AP weight includes the weight of the product before any trimming or processing, while EP weight is the weight of the product that is actually edible and usable after preparation. In many cases, EP weight is less than AP weight due to the removal of inedible parts.

Which of the Following Statements About AP Weights and EP