The rule that predicts when an altruistic behavior will be performed includes the symbols, B, C, and r. In this context, the symbol B represents the
A) number of extra offspring the actor produces because of the altruistic act.
B) number of extra offspring the recipient produces because of the altruistic act.
C) number of offspring the actor does not produce because of the altruistic act.
D) number of offspring the recipient does not produce because of the altruistic act.

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B represents the benefit to the recipient in terms of additional offspring that result from the altruistic act.

The Rule That Predicts When an Altruistic Behavior Will Be