Which of the following contains the most alcohol by content?

The correct answer is the 8 oz glass of wine, which generally contains a higher overall alcohol content when measured by volume compared to the other options listed. A standard glass of wine, typically around 5 oz, usually has an alcohol content of about 12-14% by volume. Therefore, an 8 oz serving would contain approximately 1.2 to 1.5 ounces of pure alcohol.

In contrast, the hard liquor option is a shot of 80 proof spirit, containing 40% alcohol by volume. A one-half ounce shot would yield about 0.2 ounces of pure alcohol, which is significantly less than the amount found in the glass of wine.

The tablespoon of cough syrup may also contain alcohol, but the quantity is usually much lower, and is often far less than even a shot of hard liquor, depending on the formulation of the syrup.

The 6 oz glass of lite beer contains around 3-4% alcohol by volume, resulting in only about 0.18 to 0.24 ounces of pure alcohol, which is significantly less than the wine.

Thus, the glass of wine stands out as the option with the most substantial alcohol content, reinforcing the need to understand both the volume and alcohol