SOLUTION: In his pocket a boy has 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles and 4 green marbles. How many will he have to take out of his pocket to ensure he has taken out atleast one of every color?

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Question 319117: In his pocket a boy has 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles and 4 green marbles. How many will he have to take out of his pocket to ensure he has taken out atleast one of every color?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is 9.
The first 4 could be green.
The next 4 could be red.
The next one must be blue.
4+4+1=9