Solution to "Ken's M&M Truck"

This problem can be easily solved by considering extreme cases.  In this problem, the extreme case is the worst case scenario.  Without loss of generality, suppose Ken picks a red one first.  The worst case scenario is that he does not pick a red one second.  Without loss of generality, suppose he picks a green one second.  Following the worst case scenario, he picks a color other than red or green on the third..  Following this reasoning, the first six M&Ms are all different colors.  This is the worst case scenario.   The seventh M&M, however, must be one of the original six colors.  In any event, this seventh M&M will guarantee a match.  The solution, therefore, is that Ken must select seven M&Ms to ensure that at least two match.   

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