1. Consider this series: 10 20 3 9 (a) Write the series using sigma notation. 5+ + 40 80 27 81 + () If the series converges, evaluate the sum. 160 243 +... (b) Does the series converge or diverge? Justify your answer.

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1. Consider this series:
5 +
10 20 40
+ +
3 9 27
(a) Write the series using sigma notation.
+
(c) If the series converges, evaluate the sum.
80 160
+
81 243
+...
(b) Does the series converge or diverge? Justify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Consider this series: 5 + 10 20 40 + + 3 9 27 (a) Write the series using sigma notation. + (c) If the series converges, evaluate the sum. 80 160 + 81 243 +... (b) Does the series converge or diverge? Justify your answer.
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