The minimum state automaton equivalent to the above FSA has the following number of states
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

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The minimum state automaton equivalent to a given finite state automaton (FSA) can be determined through a process called state minimization. This process involves identifying and merging equivalent states (states that cannot be distinguished by any input sequence). Without the specific details of the FSA provided, it's impossible to accurately determine the exact number of states in its minimal equivalent. However, the question seems to imply a context where the answer is known, and based on common examples and principles of state minimization, a 2-state automaton is a common result for simple FSAs that can't be reduced to a single state but can be simplified from more complex forms.

The Minimum State Automaton Equivalent to the Above FSA Has