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A box contains 5 sets of balls while there are 3 balls in each set. Each set of balls has one color different from every other set. What is the least number of balls that must be removed from the box to claim with certainty that a pair of balls of the same color has been removed

A box contains 5 sets of balls while there are 3 balls in each set. Each set of balls has one color different from every other set. What is the least number of balls that must be removed from the box to claim with certainty that a pair of balls of the same color has been removed?

(a)

6

(b)

7

(c)

8

(d)

9

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

Removing six balls ensures at least one color pair is removed.