# 5.1. Condition:

In the warehouse, there are 8 cabinets, each containing 4 boxes, each with 10 mobile phones. The warehouse, each cabinet, and each box are locked. The manager has been tasked with retrieving 52 mobile phones. What is the minimum number of keys the manager should take with them?
# Answer: 9

Solution. To retrieve 52 phones, at least 6 boxes need to be opened. To open 6 boxes, no fewer than 2 cabinets need to be opened. Additionally, 1 key to the warehouse is required. In total, $6+2+1=9$ keys need to be taken by the manager.