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Homework Statement
Does it converge or diverge?
Sum n=0 to infinity : (n/(n+1))^(n^2)
The attempt at a solution
I know I need to use the root test.
But what I get is ...
Limit to infinity : (n/(n+1))^n
It seems that the n/(n+1) would go to 1 because when you multiply the top and bottom by n^-1 to get 1/(1+1/n) the 1/n goes to zero and you have 1/1. 1^n is 1, and according to the root test, it is inconclusive. However, the series converges and apparently the limit goes to 1/e, but I'm not sure how.
Also, does the latex syntax not work in preview mode or something?
Does it converge or diverge?
Sum n=0 to infinity : (n/(n+1))^(n^2)
The attempt at a solution
I know I need to use the root test.
But what I get is ...
Limit to infinity : (n/(n+1))^n
It seems that the n/(n+1) would go to 1 because when you multiply the top and bottom by n^-1 to get 1/(1+1/n) the 1/n goes to zero and you have 1/1. 1^n is 1, and according to the root test, it is inconclusive. However, the series converges and apparently the limit goes to 1/e, but I'm not sure how.
Also, does the latex syntax not work in preview mode or something?