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Socks Picked in the Dark

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In a dark drawer you have 10 black socks and 10 white socks. What is the minimum number of socks you must pull out to guarantee a matching pair?
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3 Socks

The answer to this riddle is 3 Socks. Difficulty: Medium · Solved by 5,449 puzzle lovers.

With 2 colors, 3 socks guarantees at least two of the same color.
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