What is the likelihood that best captures the probability that a person will contract Alzheimer's disease if a close relative also has the disease?
A) 1 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 75 percent

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According to the Alzheimer's Association, having a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with Alzheimer's disease increases the likelihood of developing the disease by about 40 percent. Therefore, the most accurate likelihood would be 40 percent.

What Is the Likelihood That Best Captures the Probability That