Which of the following is predicted by Hamilton's rule? A) r = 0 B) r 0.0 C) r

Question

Which of the following is predicted by Hamilton's rule?
A) r = 0
B) r > 0.0
C) r < 0.0
D) r is greater than the degree of relatedness

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Hamilton's rule predicts that altruistic behavior (sacrificing one's own fitness for the benefit of others) will be favored when the benefits to the recipient multiplied by the degree of relatedness between the actor and recipient (r) is greater than the cost to the actor. In this case, r F1F1F1S1 > F1F1F10 0, indicating that the degree of relatedness between the actor and recipient is high enough to offset the cost of the behavior, making it advantageous for the actor to behave altruistically.

Which of the Following Is Predicted by Hamilton's Rule