Question

The average age when youth first try alcohol is _ years for boys and _ years for girls. The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old.

A. 9 and 12
B. 11 and 13
C. 10 and 15
D. 16 and 18

Answer 1

The correct answer is **B. 11 and 13**. Research has shown that boys tend to try alcohol at an average age of around 11, while girls tend to start around age 13.