Calculus: Early Transcendentals (2nd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Sequences and Infinite Series - 8.5 The Ratio, Root, and Comparison Tests - 8.5 Exercises - Page 647: 3

Answer

Determine $L=\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \dfrac {a_k}{b_k}$ Decide the nature of the series depending on $L$

Work Step by Step

When $\sum a_k$ and $\sum b_k$ are series of positive terms, in order to apply the Limit Comparison Test we determine $L=\lim\limits_{k \to \infty} \dfrac {a_k}{b_k}$. Then decide if the series converge or diverge depending on the value of $L$:
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