Determining if series converges or diverges

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The discussion centers on the validity of using the limit comparison test to determine the convergence or divergence of a series, specifically the series represented by the terms \(\frac{n^n}{n!}\). Participants emphasize the importance of establishing a relationship between the sequences \(a_n\) and \(b_n\) in the limit comparison test. The conversation also highlights the alternative use of the ratio test as a potentially simpler method for evaluating the series. Key equations referenced include the limit comparison test and the ratio test.

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  • Understanding of series convergence and divergence
  • Familiarity with the limit comparison test
  • Knowledge of the ratio test for series
  • Basic concepts of sequences and their behavior as \(n\) approaches infinity
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  • Learn the conditions for applying the ratio test effectively
  • Explore examples of series that converge or diverge using both the limit comparison and ratio tests
  • Investigate the behavior of factorials in series, particularly in relation to exponential growth
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Homework Statement
Determine if the following series converges or diverges using any appropriate tests
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Is it valid to use limit comparison test to compute the following series?
If it is, would my reasoning be valid?

Thank you!
 
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What precisely is your reasoning?
 
An orthodox way is to investigate
|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|
is greater or less than 1.
 
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Homework Statement:: Determine if the following series converges or diverges using any appropriate tests
Relevant Equations:: limit comparison test

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Is it valid to use limit comparison test to compute the following series?
If it is, would my reasoning be valid?

Thank you!
What does the limit comparison test say exactly?
Isn't there a specific relation to be fulfilled between ##a_n## and ##b_n##?
Do your successions ##a## and ##b## fulfill such relation?
 
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Homework Statement:: Determine if the following series converges or diverges using any appropriate tests
Relevant Equations:: limit comparison test

View attachment 290042
Is it valid to use limit comparison test to compute the following series?
If it is, would my reasoning be valid?

Thank you!

Is <br /> \frac{n^n}{n!} = \frac{n}{1} \frac{n}{2} \cdots \frac{n}{n-1} \frac{n}{n}<br /> greater than, or less than, 1 for large n? Given that, which of the following is true:
1. a_n &lt; b_n for large n.
2. a_n &gt; b_n for large n.

How does that affect the comparison test?
 
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I personally think the ratio test would be the easiest to use, here.
 

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