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How many ounces would it take for spirits containing 30% alcohol to equal a Standard Drink?

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The correct answer is: 2 oz

To determine how many ounces of a spirit containing 30% alcohol would equal a Standard Drink, we need to understand what constitutes a Standard Drink. In Canada, a Standard Drink typically contains 13.6 grams or approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. Given that the spirit is 30% alcohol, you can calculate the required volume to reach that amount of pure alcohol. To find out how much liquid you need to obtain 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol from a beverage that is 30% alcohol, you can set up the calculation: If X is the volume in ounces of the spirit, then 0.30 * X = 0.6 ounces (the amount of pure alcohol in a Standard Drink). Solving for X gives you: X = 0.6 / 0.30 X = 2 ounces. Thus, it would take 2 ounces of a spirit that contains 30% alcohol to equal a Standard Drink. This reflects a proper understanding of how to calculate alcohol content in beverages and aligns with the guidelines for Standard Drinks in Canada.