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A treatment model records expected numbers of filters in successive service stages

All modelled items are counted. A first-row entry rate means the expected number entering the first stage per current item in one month. Survival entries are proportions for moving to the next stage

The stages, in order, are unused filters, working filters, and checked filters. One application of the Leslie matrix represents one month

\[L = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{3} & 0 & \frac{4}{3} \\ \frac{1}{3} & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \frac{1}{3} & 0 \end{bmatrix}\]
\[S_0 = \begin{bmatrix} 360 \\ 180 \\ 90 \end{bmatrix}\]

Use \(S_{n+1} = L S_n\). The displayed probe periods are 0, 1, 2. Give finite ratios or percentage changes to 1 decimal place where requested

(a)3 marks

Find the total expected filters at periods 0, 1, 2

(b)1 mark

Calculate the percentage change in the total from period 0 to period 1. Give the result to 1 decimal place

Format: 1 d.p.
(c)1 mark

Which statement describes the totals at the displayed periods?