Dr. Johnson’s Examination Gloves Challenge
Overview
Dr. Johnson has a total of 20 examination gloves, consisting of 10 blue gloves and 10 white gloves.
Problem Statement
He randomly selects gloves from the box without looking. The question is: what is the minimum number of gloves he must pick to guarantee that he has at least one pair of the same color?
Solution
The answer to this question is 3 gloves. By picking three gloves, Dr. Johnson ensures that at least two of them will be of the same color, regardless of how the colors are distributed in his selection.