According to William Hamilton's formulation of kin selection, in which scenario would you have the greatest fitness? Use Figure 45.17 below for help.

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According to Hamilton's formulation of kin selection, an individual's fitness is greatest when it sacrifices itself for the benefit of close relatives who share a high proportion of genes. In this case, sacrificing oneself for the benefit of three nieces and/or nephews would provide the highest fitness, as they have a higher proportion of shared genes compared to one child or one sibling.

According to William Hamilton's Formulation of Kin Selection, in Which