Question 27

The person is allowed to consume 10 ounces of coffee after following the advice.

After reducing their daily coffee consumption by 75%, the individual can consume 25% of their original intake. If they typically drink 5 cups and each cup is approximately 8 ounces, they initially consume 40 ounces of coffee. Therefore, 25% of 40 ounces equals 10 ounces.

A) 16

This option is incorrect as it represents a larger quantity than what remains after a 75% reduction. With 40 ounces as the original amount, consuming 16 ounces would mean retaining 60% of their coffee intake, which contradicts the advice to reduce consumption significantly.

B) 10

This option is correct because it accurately reflects the amount of coffee the individual can consume after a 75% reduction. With an initial consumption of 40 ounces, reducing by 75% means they are permitted to drink 10 ounces, which corresponds to 25% of the original intake.

C) 6

This option is incorrect as it suggests an amount lower than what is permissible after the advised reduction. Given the calculations, 6 ounces would represent a lesser fraction of the original intake, thereby failing to meet the 25% threshold required by the healthcare provider's advice.

D) 8

This option is also incorrect, as 8 ounces is not a sufficient amount based on the 75% reduction guideline. The calculation shows that the individual is allowed to consume 10 ounces, thus 8 ounces would still exceed the intended limit of consumption after the advised reduction.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 10 ounces, which reflects the proper reduction of coffee consumption as advised by the healthcare provider. All other options fail to align with the necessary calculations based on the original intake, making them invalid choices. This exercise emphasizes the importance of accurately following health recommendations regarding consumption limits.