Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.2 - Infinite Series - Exercises 10.2 - Page 580: 52

Answer

Diverges

Work Step by Step

Formula to calculate the sum of a geometric series is:$S=\dfrac{a}{1-r}$ Here, the series $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (-1)^{n+1} n$ does not approach to zero and thus, possess no limit . Also, when $n \to \infty$; we have $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (-1)^{n+1} n\ne 0$ Hence, the series $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (-1)^{n+1} (n)$ diverges.
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