In a state that follows modified contributory negligence, in which of the following scenarios could the plaintiff recover the percentage of harm caused by the defendant?

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In a state that follows modified contributory negligence, the plaintiff can recover damages if they are found to be less than 50 percent responsible for the harm. In scenario D, the plaintiff's negligence is responsible for 45 percent of the harm, which is less than 50 percent, so they would be able to recover the percentage of harm caused by the defendant. In scenarios A, B, and C, the plaintiff's negligence is responsible for 55 percent, 75 percent, and 65 percent of the harm, respectively, which is greater than 50 percent, so they would not be able to recover damages.

In a State That Follows Modified Contributory Negligence, in Which