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A. Problem Solving with Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
Driving under the Influence. A blood-alcohol level of 0.08% or higher makes driving illegal in the United States. The following bar graph shows how many drinks a person of a certain weight would need to consume in 1 hr in order to reach a blood-alcohol level of 0.08%. Note that a 12-oz beer, a 5-oz glass of wine, or a cocktail containing
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What can you conclude about the weight of someone who has consumed 4 drinks in 1 hr without reaching a blood-alcohol level of 0.08%?
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