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check your knowledge: gauging alcohol
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1. how is alcohol gauged in the united states?

a. alcohol is gauged by volume in the united states.
b. in the united states, alcohol is gauged by whether it is a beer, wine, or spirit.
c. in the united states, alcohol is gauged by location of the distillery.
d. in the united states, alcohol is gauged by its proof content.

Explanation:

In the United States, alcohol is gauged by its proof content. Proof is a measure of the alcohol content in a beverage. It is calculated as twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). For example, if a beverage has 40% ABV, its proof is 80.

Answer:

D. In the United States, alcohol is gauged by its proof content.