10*9*8*7*6*5*4*3*2*1 = 10! Is it possible?

Question

If you have 6 black socks, 4 blue socks, 8 brown socks, and 2 red socks in your sock drawer, what is the minimum number of socks that you need to pull out in the dark to be sure you had a matching pair? Please help I only have a few minutes left help ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

5 socks is all you need to pull out in the dark. As long as you don't mind which colour.