The rule that predicts when an altruistic behavior will be performed includes the symbols, B, C, and r. In this context, the symbol C represents the
A) coefficient of fitness.
B) coefficient of relatedness.
C) cost to the actor.
D) cost to the recipient.

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C represents the cost to the actor in the context of the rule predicting when an altruistic behavior will be performed, which is part of Hamilton's rule in evolutionary biology.

The Rule That Predicts When an Altruistic Behavior Will Be