Final answer:
If a 200-pound man and his father, also 200 pounds, both consume four beers on an empty stomach within one hour, their BACs would likely be similar but not necessarily 0.08% exactly, as individual metabolism rates can vary. It's unlikely their BACs would be 0.0 or dangerously high at 0.30. Exact BAC measurements require individual testing and may vary based on various factors such as age and metabolism.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels two individuals might have after consuming alcohol. Since both the 200-pound man and his father weigh the same and they both drank four beers on an empty stomach over the span of an hour, their BACs will likely be similar, assuming all other factors are equal (such as metabolism rate). As alcohol intoxication usually starts at a BAC greater than 0.025%, and considering the legal intoxication level in many US states is 0.08%, it is improbable that both individuals have BACs of 0.0 as option C suggests. Their BACs would not be as high as 0.30 (option E), which is a potentially fatal level of alcohol in the blood. Assuming they metabolized alcohol at a normal rate, their BACs could be around 0.08% (option D), but the actual number would vary based on individual factors such as age and metabolism. Therefore options A and B, which suggest one would have a higher BAC than the other, may not be correct if all conditions are equal for both individuals.
It's important to note that tolerance, metabolism and the individual's response to alcohol can vary greatly, hence precise BAC cannot be determined without specific tests such as a breathalyzer or blood analysis.