SOLUTION: Ronnel John owns 20 blue and 20 brown socks, which he keeps in a drawer in complete disorder. What is the minimum number of socks that he must pull out of the drawer on a dark morn

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Question 1192195: Ronnel John owns 20 blue and 20 brown socks, which he keeps in a drawer in complete disorder. What is the minimum number of socks that he must pull out of the drawer on a dark morning to be sure he has a matching pair?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    3 socks.    ANSWER

Solved and answered.

Since it is OBVIOUS, I will not explain WHY.



Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The first two socks could be different colors; but then the third would have to match one of the first two.

ANSWER: 3