Region \(R\) is a square in the \(xy\)-plane with vertices \(J = (-1, -2), K = (-1, 4), L = (5, 4),\) and

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Region \(R\) is a square in the \(xy\)-plane with vertices \(J = (-1, -2), K = (-1, 4), L = (5, 4),\) and \(M = (5, -2).\) What is the probability that a randomly selected point in region \(R\) lies below the line \(3x - 5y = 10?\)

(A) \(\dfrac{5}{12}\)

(B) \(\dfrac{5}{18}\)

(C) \(\dfrac{5}{24}\)

(D) \(\dfrac{5}{36}\)

(E) \(\dfrac{5}{72}\)

Answer: C

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