Question

A drawer contains 22 black socks, 22 white socks, 22 blue socks, and 22 brown socks

A drawer contains 22 black socks, 22 white socks, 22 blue socks, and 22 brown socks. If the light is off and Matt reaches into the drawer to get his socks, what is the minimum number of socks he must pull out in order to be sure that he has a matching pair?

He must pull out a minimum of ???? socks.
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1
If there are four colours of socks (as in this case).

If I pull out 5 socks, can you tell me if it is possible NOT to have a pair of the same colour?
answered by: aarish
Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
A drawer contains 22 black socks, 22 white socks, 22 blue socks, and 22 brown socks
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT