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T is the transition matrix for a 4-state absorbing Markov Chain. State #1 and state #2 are absorbing states.
T is the transition matrix for a 4-state absorbing Markov Chain. State #1 and state #2 are absorbing states.
Use the standard methods for absorbing Markov Chains to find the matrices N = (I - Q)-1 and B = NR. Answer the following questions based on these matrices. (Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.)
(a) If you start in state #3, what is the expected number of steps needed to reach an absorbing state. (Your answer will come from the matrix N.)
(b) If you start in state #4, what is the expected number of steps needed to reach an absorbing state. (Your answer here will come from the matrix N.)
(c) If you start in state #3, what is the probability that you will eventually land in state #1? (Your answer will come from the matrix B.)
(d) If you start in state #4, what is the probability that you will eventually land in state #1? (Your answer will come from the matrix B.)
