The series ∞ Ʃ 1 / [(n)(n+1)(n+2)]^(1/3) from n=1 is analyzed for convergence using the limit comparison test. The limit lim {1 / [(n)(n+1)(n+2)]^(1/3)} / (1/n) as n approaches infinity is central to the discussion. The application of l'Hopital's Rule is deemed unnecessary and overly complex for this problem. Simplifying the expression is recommended to facilitate the convergence analysis.
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abcde149149 said:Homework Statement
The problem is proving that the following series is convergent or divergent:
∞
Ʃ 1 / [(n)(n+1)(n+2)]^(1/3)
n=1
Homework Equations
The limit or direct comparison test
The Attempt at a Solution
lim {1 / [(n)(n+1)(n+2)]^(1/3)} / (1/n)
n->∞
I then attempted to simplify this and use l'Hopital's Rule, but the cube root made it too complicated, and I couldn't come to an answer.