Comparing An*Bn and An+Bn in the Same Limits

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of two series, An and Bn, where one converges and the other diverges within the same limits. It is established that for the sum (An + Bn), the result diverges due to the infinite nature of one of the series, as expressed by the equation ∑(An + Bn) = ∑An + ∑Bn. However, for the product (An * Bn), the convergence or divergence is not straightforward and depends on the specific functions of An and Bn, highlighting the need for further exploration of their individual characteristics.

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given two series,
An and Bn, where one converges and one doesn't in the same limits

what can be said about
(An*Bn)
and (An+Bn)
in those limits

for (An+Bn) i said that since\sum(An+Bn)=\sumAn+\sumBn
so since one is infinite the sum must also be

but for (An*Bn) i don't think the same logic works.
what can be said about it?
 
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Well, nothing. It can either converge, or diverge, it depends on what A_n and B_n are. Try thinking of a pair of functions where one converges and the other diverges, but where their product converges, and another pair where it diverges.
 

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