10.5.55 Does the following series converge or diverge?

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The discussion centers on the convergence or divergence of the series \( S_{n}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{10^n n!n!}{(2n)!} \). Participants explore the application of the ratio test to determine the behavior of the series.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest using the ratio test to analyze the series, indicating that it is a suitable method for this case.
  • One participant calculates the limit \( p \) using the ratio test and concludes that \( p=\frac{5}{2} \), which suggests divergence.
  • Another participant confirms the divergence by calculating \( p \) and reaching the same conclusion, stating that since \( p>1 \), the series diverges.
  • Another participant provides an inequality involving \( (2n)! \) and suggests that the series diverges by comparing it to a geometric series with a ratio greater than 1.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the series diverges based on the ratio test, but there are differing approaches and calculations presented, indicating some level of contestation regarding the methods used.

Contextual Notes

Some calculations and assumptions regarding the ratio test and the comparison to a geometric series may depend on specific definitions or conditions that are not fully articulated in the discussion.

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$\tiny{10.5.55}$
$\textsf{ Does the following series converge or diverge?}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
S_{n}&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{10^n n!n!}{(2n)!} \\
&=
\end{align*}
$\textit{ratio test?}$

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Yes, the ratio test will work well here. (Yes)
 
$\tiny{10.5.55}$
$\textsf{ 10.5.55 Does the following series converge or diverge?}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
S_{n}&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{10^n n!n!}{(2n)!} \\
&=
\end{align*}

$\textsf{The Ratio Test Let }$
$\displaystyle\sum ar^n$ $
\textsf{ be a series with positive terms and suppose that}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
&\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}} \frac{a_n+1}{a_n}=p \\
\end{align*}
$\textsf{Then}\\$
$\textsf{(a) the series converges if $p<1$}\\$
$\textsf{(b) the series diverges if $p>1$ or p is infinite}\\$
$\textsf{(c) the test is inconclusive if $p=1$}\\$
$\textsf{So}\\$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
&=\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}}\frac{10^n n!n!+1}{(2n)^n}=p=\frac{5}{2}\\
\end{align*}

$\textit{The series diverges by the Ratio Test since the limit resulting from the test is $\displaystyle\frac{5}{2}$}$
 
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Yes, I got:

$$p=\lim_{n\to\infty}\left(\frac{10(n+1)^2}{(2n+2)(2n+1)}\right)=\frac{5}{2}>1$$

Divergent. $\checkmark$
 
$$(2n)! = 1 \times 2 \times \cdots (2n-1)(2n) \leq 2 \times 2 \cdots (2n) (2n) = 4^n(n!)^2$$

Hence

$$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{10^n (n!)^2}{(2n)!} \geq \sum_{n=1}^\infty \left( \frac{5}{2}\right)^n$$
 

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