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OpenStudy (mathmagician):

In the dark room, there is a pile of socks. There are 13 red, 5 blue and 7 black socks, all shuffled randomly. Jon oke up and wants to select a pair of socks. What is the biggest number of soks Jon has to take to get a pair of socks? Take in mind, that he doesnt see, which sock is taken.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YEP its 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explanation: since there are 3 different colors, assume that the first 3 socks you have taken are red, blue, and black. Once you picked the fourth one, no matter which color it is you will still get a pair of socks

OpenStudy (mathmagician):

the answer is not correct

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