Limit of Riemann Sums with Infinite Terms: Help Needed

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The limit of Riemann sums with infinite terms is evaluated using the expression \(\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{e^{1/n}+e^{2/n}+e^{3/n}+\cdots+e^{n/n}}{n}\). The discussion highlights the approach of considering the function \(f(x) = e^x\) over the interval [0,1] and partitioning it into \(n\) equal subintervals. The solution involves computing the sum as a geometric series, leading to a definitive evaluation of the limit. The participant successfully solved the problem with guidance from the forum.

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Homework Statement


\underset{n\rightarrow\infty}{lim}\frac{e^{1/n}+e^{2/n}+e^{3/n}+\cdots+e^{n/n}}{n}

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done something with Riemann sums however didn't get far, other than that I'm not to sure how to evaluate this. any help would be great, thanks (also not sure if i posted in the right place, if i didnt soz.)
 
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The top looks like a geometric series; please try computing the sum and see if it works.
 
Consider f(x) = e^x on the interval [0,1]. Partition [0,1] into n equal subintervals and look at the upper and lower sums.
 
Solved it thanks a lot.
 

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