When two dice are rolled, what is the probability that the sum is 7, if it is known that either die shows 2?
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There are 11 equally likely outcomes given that at least one of the dice shows a 2 : Die 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 Die 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Of these options, only two (2 & 5 and 5 & 2). Thus the answer is 1 1 2 .