Question

"a guest orders a drink that contains 1½ ounces of 80-proof vodka and 12 ounces of beer. approximately how many drinks does this beverage contain?"

Answer 1

`(27)/(2)` ounces or two type of drinks

Explanation:

Quantity of 80-proof vodka in the drink =
`1(1)/(2)` ounces

Quantity of beer in the drink = 12 ounces

So, total quantity of drink = Quantity of 80-proof vodka in the drink + Quantity of beer in the drink =
`1(1)/(2)` ounces + 12 ounces

To add:
`1(1)/(2),12`

Here,
`1(1)/(2)` is a mixed fraction. ( 1 is a whole number and
`(1)/(2)` is a proper fraction as the numerator is greater than the denominator )

We can write
`1(1)/(2)` in improper fraction as
`1(1)/(2)=1+(1)/(2)=(2+1)/(2)=(3)/(2)`

`1(1)/(2)+12=(3)/(2)+12=(3+24)/(2)=(27)/(2)`

Also, we can say that the beverage contains two type of drinks.