In a study of the domestic market share of the three major automobile manufacturers A, B, and C in a certain country, it was found that of the customers who bought a car manufactured by A, 75% would again buy a car manufactured by A, 15% would buy a car manufactured by B, and 10% would buy a car manufactured by C. Of the customers who bought a car manufactured by B, 90% would again buy a car manufactured by B, whereas 5% would buy cars manufactured by A and 5% would buy cars manufactured by C.  Finally, of the customers who bought a car manufactured by C, 85% would again buy a car manufactured by C, 5% would buy a car manufactured by A, and 10% would buy a car manufactured by B. Assuming that these sentiments reflect the buying habits of customers in the future model years, determine the market share that will be held by each manufacturer in the long run.  Solve using the Gauss Jordan method.

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In a study of the domestic market share of the three major automobile manufacturers AB, and C in a certain country, it was found that of the customers who bought a car manufactured by A, 75% would again buy a car manufactured by A, 15% would buy a car manufactured by B, and 10% would buy a car manufactured by C. Of the customers who bought a car manufactured by B, 90% would again buy a car manufactured by B, whereas 5% would buy cars manufactured by and 5% would buy cars manufactured by C.  Finally, of the customers who bought a car manufactured by C, 85% would again buy a car manufactured by C, 5% would buy a car manufactured by A, and 10% would buy a car manufactured by B. Assuming that these sentiments reflect the buying habits of customers in the future model years, determine the market share that will be held by each manufacturer in the long run.  Solve using the Gauss Jordan method.

 

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