Question

 Consider a Markov chain with transition probability matrix:

 

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i) Whether the chain is irreducible? If irreducible classify the states of a Markov chain i.e., recurrent, transient, periodic and mean recurrence time.

ii) Find the limiting probability vector.

10 Jan 2026
Answer :
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