Series Ratio Test: Answer 1/7 - Confirm?

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Hey there.. I've done the ration test for the series at the attachment..
i've got the answer 1/7 where the series is convergent..
can someone confirm my answer..?
 

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Yes, the ratio test gives a ratio of 1/7, so the series converges.
 
Thanks Mark44! =)
 
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