Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 1.6, Problem 22P

Use the ratio test to find whether the following series converge or diverge:

∑ n = 1 ∞ 10 n ( n ! ) 2

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