The Ratio Test Use the Ratio Test to determine

Chapter 12, Problem 13E

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9-18. The Ratio Test Use the Ratio Test to determine whether the following series converge.

\(\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} k e^{-k}\)

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QUESTION:

9-18. The Ratio Test Use the Ratio Test to determine whether the following series converge.

\(\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} k e^{-k}\)

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SOLUTIONStep 1The ratio test states that,if we have a series then define ThenIf L<1,then the series is absolutely convergent(therefore convergent).If L>1,then the series is divergent.If L=1,then the series may be convergent,or divergent

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