Two persons $A$ and $B$ take turns in throwing a pair of dice.The first person to throw $9$ from both dice will be awarded the prize. If $A$ throws first, then the probability that $B$ wins the game is.
  • A$\frac{9}{17}$
  • B$\frac{8}{17}$
  • C$\frac{8}{9}$
  • D$\frac{1}{9}$
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