Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.3 - The Integral Test - Exercises 10.3 - Page 586: 13

Answer

Diverges

Work Step by Step

Consider the sequence \(\frac{n}{n+1}\). Rewrite it as \(\frac{n+1-1}{n+1}\). Taking the limit as \(n\) approaches infinity: \[ \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n}{n+1} = \lim_{n\to\infty} \left(1 - \frac{1}{n+1}\right) = 1 \] Since the limit is not equal to zero, the nth term test for divergence implies that the series \(\sum \frac{n}{n+1}\) diverges.
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