While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

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One standard alcoholic drink is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine. 
Jenna consumed 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine, which is equivalent to:
24 ounces of beer / 12 ounces (1 standard drink) = 2 standard drinks of beer 
10 ounces of wine / 5 ounces (1 standard drink) = 2 standard drinks of wine 
Total standard drinks consumed = 2 + 2 = 4
Therefore, the answer is C) 4.

While at a Party,Jenna Drank 24 Ounces of Beer and 10