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PS-B ACT Question 3
Elijah has to stay up late to study for a test. After baseball practice he stops at Starbucks and gets an Espresso. At home he consumes 2 Monster Energy Drinks, and a Mountain Dew to help him stay awake. Use the chart below to determine which statement is true about Elijah's caffeine intake.
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Elijah consumed 280 mg of caffeine, so he will be more awake, but within the safe limits
Elijah consumed 480 mg of caffeine, so he is in normal limits and will just feel more awake
Elijah consumed 840 mg of caffeine so he will experience anxiety, insomnia and irritability
Elijah consumed 480 mg of caffeine so he will experience anxiety, insomnia and irritability
Elijah consumed 370 mg of caffeine so he has stimulated his cardiovascular system.
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Elijah has to stay up late to study for a test. After baseball practice he stops at Starbucks and gets an Espresso. At home he consumes 2 Monster Energy Drinks, and a Mountain Dew to help him stay awake. Use the chart below to determine which statement is true about Elijah's caffeine intake.
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Elijah consumed 280 mg of caffeine, so he will be more awake, but within the safe limits
Elijah consumed 480 mg of caffeine, so he is in normal limits and will just feel more awake
Elijah consumed 840 mg of caffeine so he will experience anxiety, insomnia and irritability
Elijah consumed 480 mg of caffeine so he will experience anxiety, insomnia and irritability
Elijah consumed 370 mg of caffeine so he has stimulated his cardiovascular system.
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To determine which statement is true regarding Elijah's caffeine intake, we can break down the caffeine content he consumed from each beverage.
1. **Espresso:** Typically, a shot of espresso contains about 63 mg of caffeine. If Elijah had one shot, that would be 63 mg.
2. **Monster Energy Drinks:** A standard Monster Energy drink contains around 160 mg of caffeine. If he had 2, that would be 2 x 160 mg = 320 mg.
3. **Mountain Dew:** A regular Mountain Dew contains about 54 mg of caffeine.
Now let's calculate Elijah's total caffeine intake:
- Espresso: 63 mg
- Monster Energy Drinks: 320 mg
- Mountain Dew: 54 mg
Total caffeine intake = 63 mg + 320 mg + 54 mg = 437 mg
Now let's evaluate the provided statements:
1. **280 mg of caffeine**: False
2. **480 mg of caffeine**: False
3. **840 mg of caffeine**: False
4. **480 mg of caffeine**: False
5. **370 mg of caffeine**: False, but close.
Based on this calculation, Elijah consumed approximately 437 mg of caffeine, which is near 480 mg but does not match any of the options provided exactly. However, if we consider that caffeine intake can vary slightly based on the specific product (and how it is prepared), he may be close to the statement regarding 480 mg. Therefore, technically the first four statements are false, and the last statement is the closest:
- The best answer based on standard caffeine levels would be he may experience some effects on the cardiovascular system, but none of the presented options are exactly correct.
It's important to note that moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered to be around 400 mg for most adults, but individual reactions to caffeine can vary.
1. **Espresso:** Typically, a shot of espresso contains about 63 mg of caffeine. If Elijah had one shot, that would be 63 mg.
2. **Monster Energy Drinks:** A standard Monster Energy drink contains around 160 mg of caffeine. If he had 2, that would be 2 x 160 mg = 320 mg.
3. **Mountain Dew:** A regular Mountain Dew contains about 54 mg of caffeine.
Now let's calculate Elijah's total caffeine intake:
- Espresso: 63 mg
- Monster Energy Drinks: 320 mg
- Mountain Dew: 54 mg
Total caffeine intake = 63 mg + 320 mg + 54 mg = 437 mg
Now let's evaluate the provided statements:
1. **280 mg of caffeine**: False
2. **480 mg of caffeine**: False
3. **840 mg of caffeine**: False
4. **480 mg of caffeine**: False
5. **370 mg of caffeine**: False, but close.
Based on this calculation, Elijah consumed approximately 437 mg of caffeine, which is near 480 mg but does not match any of the options provided exactly. However, if we consider that caffeine intake can vary slightly based on the specific product (and how it is prepared), he may be close to the statement regarding 480 mg. Therefore, technically the first four statements are false, and the last statement is the closest:
- The best answer based on standard caffeine levels would be he may experience some effects on the cardiovascular system, but none of the presented options are exactly correct.
It's important to note that moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered to be around 400 mg for most adults, but individual reactions to caffeine can vary.