Determining if series converges or diverges

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The discussion revolves around determining the convergence or divergence of a series using various tests, particularly the limit comparison test and the ratio test. Participants are exploring the validity of these approaches in the context of the series presented.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are questioning the appropriateness of the limit comparison test and discussing the necessary conditions for its application. There are inquiries about the specific relationship that must exist between the sequences involved in the comparison. Some participants suggest alternative methods, such as the ratio test, while others seek clarification on the reasoning behind their approaches.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing their thoughts on different convergence tests and seeking validation for their reasoning. There is no explicit consensus yet, as multiple methods and interpretations are being considered.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework guidelines, which require the use of appropriate tests to analyze the series. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationships between sequences involved in the tests discussed.

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Homework Statement
Determine if the following series converges or diverges using any appropriate tests
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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!
 
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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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Sunwoo Bae said:
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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Sunwoo Bae said:
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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