Ratio Test

Ratio Test

Consider series n=1an and limn|an+1||an|=L

  1. If L<1, series is absolutely convergent
  2. If L>1, then the series is divergent (For the original series)
  3. If L=1, then inconclusive

If the series behaves like a [[P-Series]], don't bother with the ratio test! It will be inconclusive.

This test is particularly useful for series that include factorials