--- Sheldon M Ross Stochastic Process 2nd Edition Solution 〈CONFIRMED〉

: Let ( a_i ) = absorption probability in 3. Then ( a_3=1, a_2 = 0.4 a_1 + 0.6 a_3, a_1 = 0.5 a_2 + 0.5 a_3 ). From ( a_2 = 0.4 a_1 + 0.6 ) and ( a_1 = 0.5 a_2 + 0.5 ) → solve → ( a_1 = 0.8 ).

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: Utilizing the Stein-Chen method for error bounding. Strategic Review Criteria Stochastic Process Ross Solution Manual : Let ( a_i ) = absorption probability in 3