Which two steps are most necessary to make an inference? anticipating opposing viewpoints
researching unfamiliar vocabulary
locating key details in the text
connecting details to your outside knowledge
discussing the text with a peer

Locating key details in the text and connecting details to your outside knowledge.

Explanation:

Inference: a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. The process of making an inference requires knowledge a reader previously owns and that within a text.  You must use common reasoning and connect the dots using text evidence.

the answer would be a

hooch has about 3% alcohol content so the 5 gallon 90% platinum vodka would be stronger because it has a higher alcohol content then hooch.