document.write( "Question 173316: grace has 16 jellybeans in her pocket. she has 8 red ones, 4 green ones, and 4 blue ones. what is the minimum number of jellybeans she must take out of her pocket to ensure that she has one of each color. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #128154 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The first 8 could all be red \n" ); document.write( "The next 4 could be all green \n" ); document.write( "She then has to pick one more for a blue bean. \n" ); document.write( "8+4+1=13 beans must be selected to ensure she has at least one of each color. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |