Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inheritable disorder whereby phenylalanine accumulates in the blood. If left untreated, the disorder can lead to severe health problems and intellectual disabilities. If individuals II-2 and II-8 had a child, what is the percent probability of them having children with PKU? Answer % Record your answer rounded to one decimal place.

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