Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.5 - Absolute Convergence; The Ratio and Root Tests - Exercises 10.5 - Page 597: 22

Answer

Diverges and $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a_n=\dfrac{1}{e^2}$

Work Step by Step

Let us consider $a_n=(\dfrac{n-2}{n})^n$ In order to solve the given series we will take the help of Ratio Test. This test states that when the limit $L \lt 1$, the series converges and for $L \gt 1$, the series diverges. Then $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a_n=\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (\dfrac{n-2}{n})^n=\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (1-\dfrac{2}{n})$ $\implies L=\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a_n=e^{-2}=\dfrac{1}{e^2}$ Thus, $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a_n \ne 0$ Hence, the Series Diverges and $\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a_n=\dfrac{1}{e^2}$
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