
Joshua N.
asked 10/23/19Series convergence/divergence question
Suppose n. Of the series,
which will definitely converge and which will definitely diverge? Explain.
1 Expert Answer
Mark M. answered 10/24/19
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
0 ≤ bn ≤ 2n ≤ an
0 ≤ cn ≤ 2-n ≤ dn
∑ 2n diverges (Geometric Series with r > 1)
So, by the Comparison Test, ∑ an diverges
∑ 2-n is a convergent Geometric Series with r = 1/2.
So, by the Comparison Test, ∑ cn converges
There is not enough information to draw any conclusions for ∑ bn and ∑ dn
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Paul M.
10/23/19