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Sock Box Puzzle

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Your question is Sock Box Puzzle. Take a moment with it on the right.

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Problem

You have three boxes: one with infinite red socks, one with infinite black socks, and one with a mix. If all boxes are mislabeled, how can you determine the correct labels by picking only one sock?