Which of the Following Is Predicted by Hamilton's Rule

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is predicted by Hamilton's rule?

• A) No altruism should evolve when r < 0.5.
• B) Altruism evolves only when r > 0.0.
• C) Altruism evolves only when r < 0.0.
• D) No altruism should evolve when r > 0.5.

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