Applying the ratio test to the series you would compute Hence the series diverges lim k 100 ak+1 ak lim k 100 f. 5k-1 k1(k+ 1)².4k¹

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### Applying the Ratio Test to the Series

Consider the series:

\[
\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{5^{k-1}}{(k+1)^2 \cdot 4^k}
\]

To determine the convergence or divergence of this series, you would compute:

\[
\lim_{k \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{k+1}}{a_k} \right| = \lim_{k \to \infty} 
\]

[Here, an expression for the limit should be calculated, and the result will be entered in the blank spaces provided.]

The determination of the series' behavior is as follows:

Hence, the series **diverges**.

### Explanation

The expression involves a summation of terms based on the function \(\frac{5^{k-1}}{(k+1)^2 \cdot 4^k}\). By applying the ratio test, evaluate the limit of the absolute value of the ratio between consecutive terms as \(k\) approaches infinity. If the result of the limit is greater than 1, the series diverges.
Transcribed Image Text:### Applying the Ratio Test to the Series Consider the series: \[ \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{5^{k-1}}{(k+1)^2 \cdot 4^k} \] To determine the convergence or divergence of this series, you would compute: \[ \lim_{k \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{k+1}}{a_k} \right| = \lim_{k \to \infty} \] [Here, an expression for the limit should be calculated, and the result will be entered in the blank spaces provided.] The determination of the series' behavior is as follows: Hence, the series **diverges**. ### Explanation The expression involves a summation of terms based on the function \(\frac{5^{k-1}}{(k+1)^2 \cdot 4^k}\). By applying the ratio test, evaluate the limit of the absolute value of the ratio between consecutive terms as \(k\) approaches infinity. If the result of the limit is greater than 1, the series diverges.
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