Calculate the number of half-brother's grandsons Anne would have to raise to gain more indirect fitness than raising her own child.

A. 5
B. 9
C. 4
D. 8


Answer: B. 9
Anne's r to her own child = 0.5
Anne's r to the grandchildren = 0.0625, so at least 9 (1 more than 8*0.0625 which = 0.5)

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