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Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.PE.97a

Theory and Examples
Suppose that a₁, a₂, a₃, …, aₙ are positive numbers satisfying the following conditions:
i) a₁ ≥ a₂ ≥ a₃ ≥ …;


ii) the series a₂ + a₄ + a₈ + a₁₆ + … diverges.
Show that the series


a₁/1 + a₂/2 + a₃/3 + …


diverges.

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