Question 1020081
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9.  I first thought about how I could have the greatest 
possible number of pieces of candy and yet not have 3 
of any color.  That would be when I have 2 of each color, 
2 reds, 2 blues, 2 greens, and 2 yellows.  That makes 8 
pieces of candy.  Then if I had that, and I got one more 
piece of candy, it would have to be the same color as one 
of those that I have 2 of, and then there will be 3 of 
that color.

Edwin</pre>