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Martin has 10 loose identical red socks and 10 loose identical blue socks. What is the least number of socks he would have to choose to be sure he finds a matching pair?

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Well, you have 2 different colors of socks, and using some simple logic we should find the answer.

1st Case - You would draw 2 socks without them being matching, and upon the third, you are guaranteed a matching sock

2nd Case - You draw 2 socks and they end up matching
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