Which of the following summarizes Hamilton's rule?

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Hamilton's rule states that altruistic behavior (behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself) is more likely to occur between closely related individuals, because the genes shared by closely related individuals are more likely to be passed on to future generations. This concept is expressed in the equation rB > C, where r is the degree of relatedness, B is the benefit to the recipient, and C is the cost to the actor. Therefore, choice C, "the closer the degree of kinship, the more likely altruistic behavior becomes," summarizes Hamilton's rule.

Which of the Following Summarizes Hamilton's Rule