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What is the age threshold for serving alcohol to a guest born on December 25, 1988, as of December 15, 2009?

  1. 21 years old

  2. 20 years old

  3. 19 years old

  4. 18 years old

The correct answer is: 21 years old

To determine the age threshold for serving alcohol, it is essential to calculate the age of the individual in question on the specified date. The birthday provided is December 25, 1988, and we need to assess their age as of December 15, 2009. Counting the years from 1988 to 2009, this individual would turn 21 years old on December 25, 2009. However, on December 15, 2009, they would still be 20 years old, as they have not yet reached their birthday that year. The legal age for serving alcohol in most places is 21 years. Since this individual would still be under 21 years old on December 15, 2009, they would not meet the legal requirement to serve alcohol. Therefore, 21 years old is the correct answer to indicate the age threshold required to serve alcohol. Understanding the exact age requirement is crucial for compliance with laws regulating alcohol service, which often specify that individuals must be at least 21 years of age in order to serve or sell alcohol.