A male bee is born from an unfertilized egg, a female bee is born from a fertilized egg (i.e. a male bee has only a mother, a female bee has a mother and a father). How many ancestors does a male bee have going back 10 generations? (For example, one generation would be one ancestor. Do not consider possible uncles, aunts, etc.)

Note: you must give your answer and explain how you found it. Answers without reasons will receive 0 points.

Solutions will be accepted till 5 PM Friday, November 11. You can give your solution either to Dominique Banner or to Maria Nogin (PB 341; slip your paper under the door if no one is in).

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Questions? Email Dominique Banner at dbanner@csufresno.edu