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Joe keeps all his socks in one drawer. He has 7 blue socks and 9 brown socks. If he reaches in the drawer without looking, what is the least number of socks he can take out to be sure of getting a pair of the same color?
13 years ago

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bobpursley
blue, brown. on the first two. The next sock makes a pair.
13 years ago
millie
16
12 years ago

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