Linear algebra-based solution of the gambler’s ruin problem

• Greg Orosi ^[1]
  1. [1] American University of Sharjah

     American University of Sharjah

     Emiratos Árabes Unidos

     
• Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 48, Nº. 1, 2017, págs. 107-111
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In this paper, we derive the result of the classical gambler’s ruin problem using elementary linear algebra. Moreover, the pedagogical advantage of the derivation is briefly discussed.