document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=64572>Question 64572</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A boy has 3 red marble in his pocket, 4 blue marbles, and 4 green marbles. How many will he have to take out of his packet to ensure that he has one of each color? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "He could pick 3 red, then 4 blue. The next marble must be green and he will<BR>\n" );
document.write( "at least one of each color.  # of picks= 3+4+1=8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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