Infinite Series: Convergence and Absolute Convergence

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Given that the series from n = 1 to infinity of An converges to L, which of the following conclusions is valid for the series from n = 1 to infinity of (An)^2?

A) It may diverge
B) It converges absolutely
C) It converges to M < L
D) It converges to M > L
E) It converges to M^2 = L

My intuition tells me the answer is E). But I am not sure can someone help figure this out please
 
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fjotlandj said:
Given that the series from n = 1 to infinity of An converges to L, which of the following conclusions is valid for the series from n = 1 to infinity of (An)^2?

A) It may diverge
B) It converges absolutely
C) It converges to M < L
D) It converges to M > L
E) It converges to M^2 = L

My intuition tells me the answer is E). But I am not sure can someone help figure this out please

Hints: convergent geometric series (this should eliminate some of the possible answers). Then look up what it means to converge absolutely, and play around with

\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{\sqrt{n}}
 
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