Determining if series converges or diverges

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The discussion focuses on the validity of using the limit comparison test to determine the convergence or divergence of a series. Participants question the specific conditions that must be met between the sequences involved, particularly regarding the relationship between a_n and b_n. There is also a suggestion that the ratio test might be a simpler alternative for this problem. The importance of analyzing the behavior of the sequences for large n is emphasized to apply the appropriate test effectively. Overall, the conversation revolves around clarifying the application of convergence tests in series analysis.
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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.
 
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?
 
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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