A drawer has black socks and white socks. How many socks must you take in the dark to guarantee a matching pair? - Answer & Hint

A drawer has black socks and white socks. How many socks must you take in the dark to guarantee a matching pair?

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With two colours, the first two socks could be one of each. The third sock must match one of them.

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