A Computer Randomly Prints Three-Digit Codes, with No Repeated Digits

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Essay

A computer randomly prints three-digit codes, with no repeated digits in any code (for example, 387, 072, 760). What is the minimum number of codes that must be printed in order to guarantee that at least six of the codes are identical?

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