To determine how many standard drinks are contained in a 60-ounce pitcher of beer, we need to understand the relationship between the total volume of beer in the pitcher and the volume of a standard drink.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown:
1. Total Volume of the Pitcher:
- The total volume of the beer in the pitcher is given to be 60 ounces.
2. Volume of a Standard Drink:
- A standard drink (for beer) is typically measured as 12 ounces.
3. Calculation:
- To find the number of standard drinks in the pitcher, we divide the total volume of the beer by the volume of one standard drink.
- The formula would be:
[tex]\[
\text{Number of Standard Drinks} = \frac{\text{Total Volume of the Pitcher}}{\text{Volume of a Standard Drink}}
\][/tex]
4. Applying the Numbers:
- Total volume of the pitcher: 60 ounces
- Volume of a standard drink: 12 ounces
- Applying the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Number of Standard Drinks} = \frac{60 \text{ ounces}}{12 \text{ ounces per drink}} = 5 \text{ drinks}
\][/tex]
So, the number of standard drinks contained in a 60-ounce pitcher of beer is [tex]\( 5.0 \)[/tex] drinks.
