Test Series Convergence: 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n)!

In summary, the conversation discussed testing a series for convergence and using the limit ratio test to determine if the series is convergent. The speaker suggested using an altered series to show that if it converges, then the original series must also converge. This reasoning was confirmed to be correct.
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Hi, could you please check if my solution is correct?

Homework Statement



Test the following series for convergence:

[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1!+2!+...+n!}{(\left 2n \right)!}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I can use a slightly altered series

[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{nn!}{(\left 2n \right)!} [/tex]

whose every term is >= than the corresponding term in the original series.. and thus if this altered series converges, then the original one should so as well...

Then, if I use the limit ratio test for the second series:

[tex]\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty}\frac{(\left n+1\right)(\left n+1 \right)!}{(\left 2n+2 \right)!}\frac{(\left 2n\right)!}{n(\left n \right)!} = 0 [/tex]

This means that the altered series is convergent, and thus the original series is also convergent.

Is this reasoning correct? Thanks in advance!
 
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Yes it is.
 

What is the formula for the test series convergence?

The formula for the test series convergence is 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n).

How do you determine if a test series converges or diverges?

A test series converges if the limit of the series approaches a finite number as the number of terms approaches infinity. On the other hand, a test series diverges if the limit does not approach a finite number.

What is the significance of the 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n) test series?

The 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n) test series is significant because it is a common example used to demonstrate the application of the ratio test for convergence.

What is the ratio test for convergence?

The ratio test for convergence is a mathematical test used to determine the convergence or divergence of an infinite series. It states that if the limit of the ratio of consecutive terms in a series is less than 1, then the series converges. If the limit is greater than 1, then the series diverges. If the limit is equal to 1, the test is inconclusive and another test must be used.

How is the 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n) series related to the ratio test for convergence?

The 1! + 2! + ... + n! / (2n) series is related to the ratio test for convergence because it can be used as an example to demonstrate the application of the test. By calculating the limit of the ratio of consecutive terms in this series, one can determine whether the series converges or diverges.

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