How to calculate win chance?

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I am trying to calculate win chance for the following game. We have 9 indexed cells. One cell is green. User can select N cells (1-8) and reveal them. If the green cell was within revealed cells, then user won. What is the win probability for the given N number selected number, 1 green cell and 9 total cells?

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You have $\frac N9$ chance of finding the green cell if you pick $N$ cells. Each pick has a disjoint $\frac 19$ chance of winning.