In a certain weather forecast, the chances of a thunderstorm are stated as "6 in 23." Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive. The probability is (Round to three decimal places as needed.)

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In a certain weather forecast, the chances of a thunderstorm are stated as "6 in 23." Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive.
The probability is
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:In a certain weather forecast, the chances of a thunderstorm are stated as "6 in 23." Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive. The probability is (Round to three decimal places as needed.)
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