Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11 - Infinite Series - 11.5 The Ratio and Root Tests and Strategies for Choosing Tests - Exercises - Page 568: 43

Answer

The series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n}+4^{n}}{7^{n}}$ converges.

Work Step by Step

In the series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n}+4^{n}}{7^{n}}$, we have the series $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n} }{7^{n}}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (\frac{2 }{7 })^n$$ which is a convergent geometric series with $r=2/7\lt 1$. Also, the series $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{4^{n} }{7^{n}}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (\frac{4 }{7 })^n$$ is a convergent geometric series with $r=4/7\lt 1$. Hence, the series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n}+4^{n}}{7^{n}}$ converges.
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