Multiple choice general knowledge

A person has 14 red socks and 14 white socks in a drawer. What is the minimum number of socks that he should take to get a correct pair?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 2

  4. 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is a classic application of the pigeonhole principle. With only 2 colors available (red and white), taking 3 socks guarantees a matching pair. In the worst case, the first two socks are different colors (one red, one white), but the third sock must match one of them, creating a pair.

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