If i have 24 blue socks....?

Question

if i have 24 blue socks, and 24 red socks in a draw, how many will i have to take out to be sure i have a pair?

Answer 1

the probabilty would be at a 50% rate-
you have to be unlucky, not to get a pair
on the third attempt.

my answer would be, the magic three.

Answer 2

definatley 12