When you can’t use the integral test, you can see if the series looks like a geometric or p-series. From this, you can use these similarities to determine whether a series converges or diverges.
What is the Direct Comparison Test?
The Direct Comparison Test is as follows:
What is the Limit Comparison Test?
The Limit Comparison Test is as follows:
Problems
1. State the two comparison tests. What are the differences between them?
Determine whether the following series converge or diverge.