Math Problem Statement

(1+1/2)(1+1/3)...(1+1/2025)

Solution

The given expression is:

(1+12)(1+13)(1+14)(1+12025)\left( 1 + \frac{1}{2} \right) \left( 1 + \frac{1}{3} \right) \left( 1 + \frac{1}{4} \right) \dots \left( 1 + \frac{1}{2025} \right)

This can be simplified as:

n=22025(1+1n)\prod_{n=2}^{2025} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right)

Each term 1+1n1 + \frac{1}{n} simplifies to:

1+1n=n+1n1 + \frac{1}{n} = \frac{n + 1}{n}

So, the entire product becomes:

n=22025n+1n\prod_{n=2}^{2025} \frac{n+1}{n}

Now, let's expand a few terms to understand the pattern:

32×43×54××20262025\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{5}{4} \times \dots \times \frac{2026}{2025}

Notice that this is a telescoping product where most intermediate terms cancel out. Specifically, all terms cancel except for the first denominator 22 and the last numerator 20262026. So, the product simplifies to:

20262=1013\frac{2026}{2} = 1013

Thus, the value of the given expression is 1013\boxed{1013}.

Would you like a more detailed explanation of the telescoping product? Let me know if you have any further questions.


Here are 5 related questions to expand on the topic:

  1. How do telescoping series and products help simplify complex expressions?
  2. What is the general method to compute products of terms like n=ab(1+1n)\prod_{n=a}^{b} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right)?
  3. How can we apply this approach to sums or integrals?
  4. Can we generalize the product formula for any sequence of fractions like n+1n\frac{n+1}{n}?
  5. What are some other types of simplifications often used in sequences and series?

Tip: When dealing with telescoping series or products, always look for terms that cancel out to significantly reduce the complexity of the calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Product of Sequences
Telescoping Product

Formulas

\prod_{n=2}^{2025} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right)
1 + \frac{1}{n} = \frac{n + 1}{n}

Theorems

Telescoping Product

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11