Calculus: What is the Limit comparison test? and how do you apply it to a question?

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amistre64 · Answer

the limit comparison test is comparing the similarities of functions in order to determine a method of convergence or whatnots

amistre64 · Answer

if i read you correctly

anonymous · Answer

kinda ... so with this comparison test are we sposed to 'randomly' pick a function to compare it to?

amistre64 · Answer

from what i can recall, yes.  perferablly something that is around the same shape graphically so you know that it doesnt wander to far off

amistre64 · Answer

like comparing sqrt(x) with ln(x)

anonymous · Answer

yes thankyou, the idea is to pick a function that is slightly greter than or < than the original, therfore enbaling you to compare it