If the odds of the Steelers beating the Chiefs are 7 to 4, what is the probability of this event happening?
A) 4/7
B) 1/11
C) 7/11
D) 4/11
E) 7/4

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The probability of an event happening is calculated by dividing the number of ways the event can happen by the total number of outcomes. Here, the odds are 7 to 4 in favor of the Steelers, meaning there are 7 ways for the Steelers to win and 4 ways for them to lose, making a total of 7 + 4 = 11 possible outcomes. Therefore, the probability of the Steelers winning is 7 out of 11, or 7/11.

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