Question 2.2: Let (xn) and (yn) be sequences in R. We want to show that if |xn| ≤ yn for all n ∈ N and ∑∞n=1 yn converges then ∑∞n=1 xn converges as well. For this we suggest the following proof: We have that lim yn = 0 and that |xn| ≤ yn for all n ∈ N. n→∞ Therefore the sequence (|xn|) converges to zero. The latter implies that∑∞n=1 |xn| converges and thus the series ∑∞n=1 xn converges.

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Question 2.2: Let (xn) and (yn) be sequences in R. We want to show that if |xn| ≤ yn for all n ∈ N and ∑n=1 yn converges then ∑n=1 xn converges as well. For this we suggest the following proof:

We have that lim yn = 0 and that |xn| ≤ yn for all n ∈ N. n→∞

Therefore the sequence (|xn|) converges to zero. The latter implies that∑n=1 |xn| converges and thus the series ∑n=1 xn converges.

Determine whether the above proof is correct or wrong. If it is correct, explain the underlined statements. If it is wrong, identify the incorrect claim(s) and explain why it is wrong.

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