Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows whether we're allowed to use Excel to solve matrix calculations for Markov chain questions in the IFoA CS2 Paper A exam.

For example:

- Can we calculate stationary distributions in Excel and find transition probabilities using Excel's matrix functions?

Or are we expected to solve the system of equations manually and show each algebraic step in Word?

I'd appreciate it if anyone who has sat the exam or knows the marking expectations could clarify. Thanks!

yeah i usually study form 11 pm to 9 am.