Chapter 8: Infinite Sequences and Series
Section 8.3: Convergence Tests
Example 8.3.21
Determine if the series ∑n=0∞10n/n! diverges, converges absolutely, or converges conditionally.
If it converges conditionally, determine if it also converge absolutely.
Solution
Mathematical Solution
This series of positive terms is absolutely convergent, as shown by the Ratio test, based on the following calculation.
L=limn→∞an+1an = limn→∞10n+1/n+1!10n/n! = limn→∞10n+1=0
Since L is less than 1, the series converges absolutely.
Maple Solution
Define an as a function of n
Write an=… Context Panel: Assign Function
an=10n/n!→assign as functiona
Apply the Ratio test by calculating L
Calculus palette: Limit template Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
limn→∞an+1an = 0
Obtain the sum of the series
Expression palette: Summation template
Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
∑n=0∞an = ⅇ10
Showing that this series of positive terms has the explicit sum e10 would actually establish its absolute convergence, provided that Maple's internal manipulations were exposed. Short of that, either the details of the summation would need to be provided, or the Ratio test implemented.
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