Consider the infinite series defined by n=1 2n! 22n (a) What is the value of r from the ratio test? (b) What does this r value tell you about the series?

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.4: Series And Their Notations
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  1. Consider the infinite series defined by .
  • What is the value of r from the ratio test?
  • What does this r value tell you about the series?
Consider the infinite series defined by
n=1
2n!
22n
(a) What is the value of r from the ratio test?
(b) What does this r value tell you about the series?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the infinite series defined by n=1 2n! 22n (a) What is the value of r from the ratio test? (b) What does this r value tell you about the series?
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Ratio Test r=limnan+1anIf r>1 then series divergent If r<1, then series convergentIf r=1, then result inconclusive

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