Multiple Choice Question: A drawer contains red socks and black socks. When two socks are drawn at random, the probability that both are red is 1/2. How small can the number of socks in the drawer be?

A drawer contains red socks and black socks. When two socks are drawn at random, the probability that both are red is 1/2. How small can the number of socks in the drawer be?

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