SOLUTION: there are six republicans and six democrats in a room, none of whom you have met. how many people must you meet to be sure of meeting two republicans?

SOLUTION: there are six republicans and six democrats in a room, none of whom you have met. how many people must you meet to be sure of meeting two republicans?

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Question 680854: there are six republicans and six democrats in a room, none of whom you have met. how many people must you meet to be sure of meeting two republicans?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
there are six republicans and six democrats in a room, none of whom you have met. how many people must you meet to be sure of meeting two republicans?
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8
You could meet 6 dems first.

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