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ASAP PLEASE A box contains 6 red, 3 white, 2 green, and 1 black (in total 12) identical balls. What is the least number of balls necessary to take out randomly (without looking) to be sure of getting at least one red ball?

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Answer:

7 is the least.

Explanation:

Their are 12 balls, and 6 of them are red. if you are to pick every single ball except the red ones, you cut the number of balls in half, and are left with 6 red balls, and 6 balls picked. Your next pick must be a red ball, making 7 picks.

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