The following table shows the time needed to cook a turkey based on the weight of the turkey and the temperature of the oven. After the turkey is removed from the oven, it should be left to rest for 30 minutes before it’s carved to ensure that it remains juicy. Weight of Turkey (Pounds) - Cooking Time at 325°F - Cooking Time at 375°F8–12 lb. - 2.5–3.0 hours - 2.0–2.5 hours12–16 lb. - 3.0–3.5 hours - 2.5–3.0 hours16–20 lb. - 3.5–4.0 hours - 3.0–3.5 hours20–24 lb. - 4.0–4.5 hours - 3.5–4.0 hoursVenus is cooking a Thanksgiving turkey that weighs 16 pounds. Her oven has only two temperature settings: 325°F or 375°F. If she wants to serve a juicy turkey to her family at 2:00 p.m., what is the latest time that she can begin to cook the turkey?

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The following table shows the time needed to cook a turkey based on the weight of the turkey and the temperature of the oven. After the turkey is removed from the oven, it should be left to rest for 30 minutes before it’s carved to ensure that it remains juicy. <br>Weight of Turkey (Pounds) - Cooking Time at 325°F - Cooking Time at 375°F<br>8–12 lb. - 2.5–3.0 hours - 2.0–2.5 hours<br>12–16 lb. - 3.0–3.5 hours - 2.5–3.0 hours<br>16–20 lb. - 3.5–4.0 hours - 3.0–3.5 hours<br>20–24 lb. - 4.0–4.5 hours - 3.5–4.0 hours<br>How long does a 23-pound turkey take to cook at an oven temperature of 375°F?






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