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.

Question

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.