For a certain horse race, the odds in favor of a certain horse finishing in second place are given as 17 to 83. Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive.   The probability is___________________ ​(Round to two decimal places as​ needed.)

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For a certain horse race, the odds in favor of a certain horse finishing in second place are given as 17 to 83.

Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive.

 

The probability is___________________ ​(Round

to two decimal places as​ needed.)

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