Can Gauss Test Be Applied to Multiple Series?

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The Gauss test can be applied to multiple series, specifically the second and third series as discussed in the forum. For the third series, Cauchy's test is recommended, utilizing the limit expression \(\lim_{n\to \infty} \left( 1+\frac{1}{n}\right )^n=e\). This approach is confirmed to be effective for the first problem as well. The discussion emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate test for convergence analysis.

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Can Gauss test be applied to second and third series. I am totally confused which test to apply on the first series.
 

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For number 3, use Cauchy's test and remember that

[tex]\displaystyle \lim_{n\to \infty} \left( 1+\frac{1}{n}\right )^n=e[/tex]

It will also work nicely for the first problem
 
Thank you Gregg!
 

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