Math Problem Statement

If Σu_n is a convergent series of positive real numbers, prove that Σu_n/n is convergent.

Solution

The problem asks to prove that if un\sum u_n is a convergent series of positive real numbers, then unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n} is also convergent.

Proof Outline:

  1. Given: un\sum u_n is convergent, meaning: n=1un=Lfor some finite L.\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} u_n = L \quad \text{for some finite} \ L. Since un>0u_n > 0 for all nn, we have un0u_n \to 0 as nn \to \infty.

  2. Objective: Prove that unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n} is convergent.

  3. Strategy: We will use the comparison test, comparing unn\frac{u_n}{n} with unu_n.

Step-by-Step Proof:

  • Let unu_n be the positive terms of the convergent series un\sum u_n. Since un\sum u_n converges, the terms un0u_n \to 0 as nn \to \infty.

  • Now consider the series unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n}. Since nn increases, the terms unn\frac{u_n}{n} decay faster than unu_n. Specifically, we have: unnunfor all n1.\frac{u_n}{n} \leq u_n \quad \text{for all} \ n \geq 1. Since un\sum u_n converges, by the comparison test, if unn\frac{u_n}{n} is less than or equal to unu_n, and un\sum u_n converges, then unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n} also converges.

Thus, by the comparison test, unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n} is convergent.

Conclusion:

If un\sum u_n is a convergent series of positive real numbers, then unn\sum \frac{u_n}{n} is also convergent.


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Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What is the comparison test for series?
  2. How does the ratio test work in determining convergence of a series?
  3. Can the root test be applied to series involving terms like unn\frac{u_n}{n}?
  4. What happens if unu_n contains both positive and negative terms in this context?
  5. Can the convergence of unn2\sum \frac{u_n}{n^2} be derived from un\sum u_n's convergence?

Tip: In proving convergence of series, using the comparison test is often useful when comparing terms that are "smaller" or "similar" to a known convergent series.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series Convergence
Positive Real Numbers
Comparison Test

Formulas

Σu_n
Σu_n/n

Theorems

Comparison Test

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Advanced Calculus/Real Analysis)