Math Problem Statement

find the limit for c(n) = a(n) x b(n)

Solution

To find the limit of the sequence c(n)=a(n)×b(n)c(n) = a(n) \times b(n), we analyze the limits of a(n)a(n) and b(n)b(n) individually.

Case 1: Both Sequences Converge

If limna(n)=A\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} a(n) = A and limnb(n)=B\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} b(n) = B, then:
limnc(n)=limn(a(n)×b(n))=A×B.\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} c(n) = \lim\limits_{n \to \infty} (a(n) \times b(n)) = A \times B.

Case 2: One Sequence Diverges

  • If a(n)a(n) diverges to ±\pm\infty and b(n)b(n) converges to a nonzero limit BB, then c(n)c(n) also diverges to ±\pm\infty.
  • If a(n)0a(n) \to 0 and b(n)b(n) is bounded, then c(n)0c(n) \to 0.
  • If both a(n)a(n) and b(n)b(n) diverge to infinity, then c(n)c(n) \to \infty unless their growth rates balance in such a way that they converge to a finite limit.

Case 3: Indeterminate Forms

If one sequence approaches 0 while the other approaches infinity (e.g., a(n)0a(n) \to 0 and b(n)b(n) \to \infty), then the limit depends on the rate of decay/growth of each sequence. This may require L'Hôpital’s Rule or asymptotic analysis.

Would you like a specific example solved?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What happens if a(n)a(n) and b(n)b(n) oscillate?
  2. How do we handle cases where limits do not exist?
  3. Can we apply the squeeze theorem to determine the limit?
  4. What if a(n)a(n) and b(n)b(n) are defined recursively?
  5. How do logarithmic or exponential sequences affect the limit?

Tip: When facing an indeterminate form, consider rewriting the expression using logarithms, exponentials, or L'Hôpital’s Rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Limits
Product of Sequences

Formulas

lim (a(n) x b(n)) = lim a(n) x lim b(n)

Theorems

Limit laws for products
L'Hopital's Rule
Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12