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: 7

Answer

The $(n+1)$th partial sum is obtained by adding a positive number to the $n$th partial sum

Work Step by Step

Let $\sum a_k$ be a series of positive terms and $S_n=\sum_{k=1}^n$ the $n$th partial sum. $S_{n+1}=\sum_{k=1}^{n+1} a_k=\sum_{k=1}^{n} a_k+a_{n+1}=S_n+a_{n+1}$ As $a_{n+1}>0$, it means that $S_{n+1}>S_n$, therefore the sequence of partial sums is an increasing sequence.
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