Did I apply this limit comparison test correctly?

1. Jan 3, 2015

Randall

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Use the limit comparison test to show the series converges or diverges: Sum from n=1 to infinity of ((5n^3)+1)/((2^n)((n^3)+n+1))

2. Relevant equations
suppose Sum An and Sum Bn are two positive series. Let lim as n goes to infinity of An/Bn = c: 1) if 0<c<inifinity then either both converge or both diverge; 2) if c=0 and Sum Bn converges, so does Sum An; 3) if c=infinity and Sum Bn diverges, so does Sum An

3. The attempt at a solution
See attached - series An is very complex. I'm not sure it goes to infinity like I assumed, nor am I sure that I picked an appropriate Bn equation. Please help thanks.

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2. Jan 3, 2015

Ray Vickson

I wish you would take the trouble to type out the answer, rather than giving it in a rather messy screen shot. (For more on this issue, see the pinned posting "Guidelines for Students and Helpers", by Vela.) However, as far as I can see, what you wrote is not in any way relevant to the problem. However, I won't say more now, since I think you need to go back and think carefully about what you are doing.

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3. Jan 3, 2015

Staff: Mentor

I agree. In addition to what Ray said, posting an image of your work rather than a typed version of your work prevents us from pointing out exactly where your mistake is.

I am closing this thread. For tips on how to use LaTeX to format mathematics expressions, see https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/.

I see several mistakes in your work, one of which is saying that ∞/∞ = ∞.