Jill is running laps on a path around a circular lake. It takes her 18 minutes to complete a single lap. Her friend Gina's house is along the lake. If Gina steps outside to watch for Jill, what is the probability that she will wait at least 5 minutes before Jill passes her house? 1/18 13/18 5/9 1/3

Jill is running laps on a path around a circular lake. It takes her 18 minutes to complete a single lap. Her friend Gina's house is along the lake. If Gina steps outside to watch for Jill, what is the probability that she will wait at least 5 minutes before Jill passes her house? 1/18 13/18 5/9 1/3

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