1. (a) Let an = n'/n-1. Note that, for each n EN, a, is non-negative and n = (an+1)". Use the Binomial Formula to prove that, for every n E N, п(п - 1) n 2 and thus a, < 2 for n > 1. (b) Use part (a) (and any other previously proved results) to prove that lim n'/n = 1.

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1. (a) Let an =n'/n-1. Note that, for each n E N, an is non-negative and n = (an+1)".
Use the Binomial Formula to prove that, for every n E N,
п(п - 1)
n
2
and thus a, <
2
for n > 1.
(b) Use part (a) (and any other previously proved results) to prove that lim n'/n = 1.
Transcribed Image Text:1. (a) Let an =n'/n-1. Note that, for each n E N, an is non-negative and n = (an+1)". Use the Binomial Formula to prove that, for every n E N, п(п - 1) n 2 and thus a, < 2 for n > 1. (b) Use part (a) (and any other previously proved results) to prove that lim n'/n = 1.
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