Given that {an} is a sequence of positive numbers. Show that an+1 lim inf n-x an an+1 lim inf van lim sup van lim sup 818 an n4x n→∞ You need to start with the definitions of the limit inferior and limit superior of a sequence, and prove the theorem that is involved in the proof of the statement above. In the discussion, discuss the significance of this statement.

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Given that {an} is a sequence of positive numbers. Show that
an+1
lim inf
n4x an
an+1
<lim inf van lim sup van ≤ lim sup
nx
n4x
n→x an
.
You need to start with the definitions of the limit inferior and limit superior of a sequence,
and prove the theorem that is involved in the proof of the statement above. In the discussion,
discuss the significance of this statement.
Transcribed Image Text:Given that {an} is a sequence of positive numbers. Show that an+1 lim inf n4x an an+1 <lim inf van lim sup van ≤ lim sup nx n4x n→x an . You need to start with the definitions of the limit inferior and limit superior of a sequence, and prove the theorem that is involved in the proof of the statement above. In the discussion, discuss the significance of this statement.
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