Answer :
Final answer:
One standard alcoholic drink is typically equivalent to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits. The options 6 ounces of wine and 2 ounces of 80 proof spirits are not standard drink equivalents.
Explanation:
The equivalent of one standard alcoholic beverage varies depending on the type of drink due to differences in alcohol content. Here are the equivalents for one standard drink:
- 12 ounces of beer (with an average alcohol content of around 5%)
- 5 ounces of wine (with an average alcohol content of around 12%)
- 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits (like whiskey, scotch, gin, or vodka, which contain about 40% alcohol)
- 8 ounces of wine cooler (with varying alcohol content but roughly equivalent to a beer in terms of alcohol amount)
Out of the options provided, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits would be equivalent to one standard drink in terms of alcohol content.
