SOLUTION: Suppose there are 3 red balls, 4 blue balls, and 5 black balls. What’s the minimum number of balls you have to draw to ensure you have at least one ball in every color?

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Question 841395: Suppose there are 3 red balls, 4 blue balls, and 5 black balls. What’s the minimum number of balls you have to draw to ensure you have at least one ball in every color?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Three draws are the minimum required.