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  • 17-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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I have 12 black socks and 12 white socks in a drawer. In complete darkness how many socks would I have to grab out to make sure I got a matching pair?

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  • 17-09-2021

Answer:

3 socks

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of socks in the box does not matter. There are only 2 choices of socks in the box. So, if you take out 3 random socks from the box, you're guaranteed a pair.

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