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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why is this divergent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{ 1 }{ 4n-1 }\]

OpenStudy (loser66):

To me, it converges

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure its divergent ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes. It says use comparison test

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we use a website to submit our homework. It gives us direct answers. Said wrong for convergent and hint: use comparison test

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You can try b_n = 1/n

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then 1/n would = harmonic, which is always diverent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well I know a multiple of 4 is not going to change the function as n ---> infinity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

TheDream. You are correct with the 1/n and harmonic

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok is that all you had to do for the problem?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you. yes. I didnt see the harmonic til you posted that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem

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