A person randomly picks one of the numbers 1, 2 or 3, with identical probability each, and then rolls a balanced die as many times as the chosen number indicates. Finally, add up the results of the rolls of the die. Calculate the probability that the number 2 was chosen given that the sum of the rolls of the die is 8.

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Section8.7: Probability
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A person randomly picks one of the numbers 1, 2 or 3, with identical probability each, and then rolls a balanced die as many times as the chosen number indicates. Finally, add up the results of the rolls of the die. Calculate the probability that the number 2 was chosen given that the sum of the rolls of the die is 8.

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