Let X, be the Markov chain with state space Z and transition probabilityPa,z+1 = P, Pa,2-1 = 1- p,where p > 1/2. Assume X, = 0.(a) Let Y = min{Xo, X1,...}. What is the distribution of Y?(b) For positive integer k, let T = min{n : X, = k} and let e(k) = E[TR]. Explainwhy e(k) = ke(1).(c) Find e(1). Hint: part (b) might be helpful.(d) Use (c) to give another proof that e(1) = o if p = 1/2.

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