To determine whether given series is convergent or divergent.
Answer to Problem 8CFU
By comparison test, the series is divergent.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept used:
Comparison Test: A series of positive terms is convergent if, for
Similarly, a series of positive terms is divergent if, for
Calculation:
Make the denominator same of all the terms.
Find the general term
Consider the divergent series
The general term of this series is
For all
Hence, the series
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