No, having three beers with 5% alcohol content each does not mean you consumed 15% alcohol. The percentage on the label of an alcoholic beverage indicates the alcohol content by volume (ABV) in that particular drink. It does not represent the cumulative alcohol content of everything you've consumed.
To calculate the total amount of alcohol you consumed in this scenario, you need to consider the volume of alcohol in each beer and the total volume of liquid consumed. Here's how you can calculate it:
Let's assume each beer contains 12 ounces (standard beer size) and has an ABV of 5%.
The first beer contains 5% of alcohol in 12 ounces: 12 ounces * 0.05 (5%) = 0.6 ounces of alcohol.
The second beer contains the same amount of alcohol as the first: 0.6 ounces of alcohol.
The third beer also contains the same amount of alcohol: 0.6 ounces of alcohol.
So, the total amount of alcohol you consumed is 0.6 ounces + 0.6 ounces + 0.6 ounces = 1.8 ounces of alcohol.
To find the total alcohol content as a percentage, you need to divide the total alcohol amount (1.8 ounces) by the total volume of liquid consumed. Let's assume each beer was 12 ounces:
Total alcohol content (ounces) = 1.8 ounces Total volume of liquid consumed = 12 ounces + 12 ounces + 12 ounces = 36 ounces
Percentage of alcohol content = (Total alcohol content / Total volume of liquid consumed) * 100 Percentage of alcohol content = (1.8 ounces / 36 ounces) * 100 ≈ 5%
So, after having three beers with 5% ABV, the total alcohol content in your system is approximately 5%, not 15%. Remember to always drink responsibly and be mindful of the alcohol content in your beverages.