Solving Sum of n+1^n/n^(n+1) - Diverges?

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The discussion focuses on determining the convergence or divergence of the series \(\sum \frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}\). The user applies a comparison test, showing that \(\frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}\) is greater than or equal to \(\frac{n^n}{n^{(n+1)}}\), which simplifies to \(n\) and diverges. Therefore, the conclusion is that the series \(\sum \frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}\) diverges for all \(n > 0\).

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Can I use this logic?

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I'm wondering if I can use this kind of logic to solve:

[tex]\sum\frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}[/tex] Converges or diverges

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[tex]\frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}} \geq \frac{(n)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}[/tex]

And

[tex]\frac{(n)^n}{n^{(n+1)}} = n[/tex] , which diverges

Therefor:

[tex]\sum\frac{(n+1)^n}{n^{(n+1)}}[/tex] Diverges
 
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Yes. So long as it's true for all n and n > 0.
 

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