Figure $4\mathrm{.}6$

$($a$)$

$($b$)$

$($c$)$

$($d$)$

$($e$)$

Initial Population Fitness Function

Selection

Crossover

Mutation

A genetic algorithm, illustrated for digit strings representing $8-$queens states. The initial population in $($a$)$

is ranked by a fitness function in $($b$)$ resulting in pairs for mating in $($c$).$ They produce offspring in $($d$),$

Could you explain how $to$ get the selection $in(c)$ from the fitness funciion $in(b)?$

$If$ I have five initial population $in(a),$ how $to$ get the selection $in(c)$ from $in(b)?$

Thank you $in$ advance.