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Convergence Tests Flow Chart

TOOLBOX
!
∑
"
Harmonic – diverges Is this series in Yes Determine
"
∑ 𝑎 ∙ 𝑟 Geometric – my toolbox? convergence.
converges if |𝑟| < 1
𝑎 No
𝑆=
1−𝑟
!
∑
"!
P-series –
No
converges if 𝑝 > 1 Diverges by
Does lim 𝑎! = 0?
!→# nth Term Test.
DCT = Direct
Comparison Test
Yes
LCT = Limit
Comparison Test
AST = Alternating Does this series look Yes Use DCT
Series Test similar to a series in or LCT.
my toolbox?

No No No

Does this series Could you integrate


Is this an
contain factorials 𝑎! ?
alternating series? and/or exponentials?

Yes Yes
Yes

Use Ratio Use Integral


Use AST.
Test. Test.

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