Section: Mathematics Usage
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A drawer contains red socks, black socks, and white socks. What is the least number of socks that must be taken out of the drawer to be sure of having 4 pairs of matching socks.
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Explanation
If only 9 were picked out, it is possible to get 3 of each color. Thus the 10th is necessary to be sure of 4 pairs.
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