Minute Mystery: The Apple Puzzle

Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.

 

 

The Apple Puzzle

Category: Logic / Deduction

Anna has a backpack containing 5 red apples and 5 green apples. She wants to grab 2 apples at random and be sure they are the same color.

What is the minimum number of apples she must pick?

 

 

Solution

  • There are 2 colors.

  • To guarantee a pair: pick 3 apples.

  • Worst case: 1 red + 1 green → 3rd apple must match one already picked.

Answer: 3 apples

 

 

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