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Give the approximate measurements that would equal 1 drink and/or contain 5 oz of pure alcohol (in spirits, beer, and wine).

A. 1 oz. of 100 proof, 12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine
B. 2 oz. of 80 proof, 16 oz. of beer, 6 oz. of wine
C. 1 oz. of 80 proof, 12 oz. of beer, 7 oz. of wine
D. None of the above

Answer :

To determine the correct measurements that would equal one drink and/or contain 5 ounces of pure alcohol, we need to understand the standard drink measurements for different types of alcoholic beverages.

1. Spirits:
- Spirits are often measured in ounces of pure alcohol. Standard spirits are typically around 100 proof (which is 50% alcohol by volume).
- For a drink to contain 5 ounces of pure alcohol, we would need around 1 ounce of 100 proof spirits.

2. Beer:
- The standard measure for beer is often given as a 12-ounce serving. Beer typically contains around 5% alcohol by volume.
- Thus, a standard 12-ounce beer is recognized as one standard drink.

3. Wine:
- Wine is usually measured in a 5-ounce glass. Wine typically contains around 12% alcohol by volume.
- A 5-ounce glass of wine is considered to be equivalent to one standard drink.

Thus, the approximate measurements that would equal 1 drink and contain 5 ounces of pure alcohol are:

- 1 oz. of 100 proof spirits,
- 12 oz. of beer,
- 5 oz. of wine.

Therefore, the correct response is:

1 oz. of 100 proof, 12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine.