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The number of combinations to be tested is equal to the product of the number of sizes in each group. It is therefore appropriate to establish the fact that the smallest pipe size specified for each group can meet the pressure requirement when combined with the maximum pipe sizes in all other groups. If the smallest size in a group fails this test, that size in the group is eliminated, the number of sizes in the group is reduced by one, and the second smallest size is tested.