Two Airlines Offer Conveniently Scheduled Flights to the Airport Nearest

question 33

Essay

Two airlines offer conveniently scheduled flights to the airport nearest your corporate headquarters. Historically, flights have been scheduled as reflected in this transition matrix. $$\begin{array} { c | c c } \text { Current } & { \text { Next Flight } } \\\text { Flight } & \text { Airline A } & \text { Airline B } \\\hline \text { Airline A } & .6 & .4 \\\text { Airline B } & .2 & .8\end{array}$$
a.If your last flight was on B, what is the probability your next flight will be on A?
b.If your last flight was on B, what is the probability your second next flight will be on A?
c.What are the steady state probabilities?

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Definitions:

Renal Cortex

The outer layer of the kidney involved in filtration to form urine.

Renal Capsule

The renal capsule is a tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney and providing it with protection against trauma and infection.

Renal Calyx

A structure in the kidney that funnels urine from the collecting ducts into the renal pelvis and ureter.

Renal Column

Cortical tissue located between the pyramids in the kidney, part of the kidney's supportive and structural system.