Limit/Direct Comparison for Series Question

In summary, the series \sum \frac{7n}{6n^2 ln(n)+2} diverges, as shown through the limit comparison test with the divergent series \sum \frac{1}{n \ln n}.
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Homework Statement


[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{7n}{6n^2 ln(n)+2}[/tex]

Determine whether the series converges or diverges.

Homework Equations


Denominator is growing faster, so the limit as n --> to infinity should equal zerio

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried isolating the highest power of the both the numerator and denominator. Which is:
[tex]\frac{7n}{6n^2 ln(n)}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{7}{6n ln(n)}[/tex]

What would I do next? Would I compare the simplified bn to an for a limit comparison test?

I also tried a direct comparison through: [tex]\frac{1}{6n^2+2}[/tex]
But I can't tell if that would work. Would the an be less than bn?Any feedback and help appreciated.
 
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Does

[tex]\sum \frac{1}{n \ln n}[/tex]

converge or diverge?
 
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This might not be the only way but its pretty cool. Since the series is positive and decreasing you can test the series [tex]\sum 2^n a_{2^n}[/tex] where [tex] a_{n}[/tex] is your sequence after dividing the first factor of n. Your series converges if and only if the above series converges.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauchy_condensation_test
 
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jbunniii said:
Does

[tex]\sum \frac{1}{n \ln n}[/tex]

converge or diverge?

This can be easily calculated with the condensation test :D
 
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jbunniii said:
Does

[tex]\sum \frac{1}{n \ln n}[/tex]

converge or diverge?

I just did the integral test for this series, and it diverges. So basically, I can uses the limit comparison test with the bn:

[tex]\frac{7}{6n ln(n)}[/tex]

So ultimately, the series diverges then. Right?
 
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Yes it diverges.
 
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Thanks for the help, appreciate it.
 

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What is the purpose of using Limit/Direct Comparison for Series Question?

The purpose of using Limit/Direct Comparison for Series Question is to determine whether a given series is convergent or divergent. This method involves comparing a given series to a known series with known convergence behavior.

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To use Limit/Direct Comparison for Series Question, first identify the given series and the known series you will be comparing it to. Then, take the limit of the ratio of the terms of the two series as n approaches infinity. If the limit is a finite number, the two series have the same convergence behavior. If the limit is 0 or infinity, the two series have different convergence behavior.

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The main difference between Limit and Direct Comparison for Series Question is the type of series being used for comparison. Limit Comparison involves taking the limit of the ratio of the terms of the two series, while Direct Comparison involves directly comparing the terms of the two series.

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