Question

If P(n) and Q(n) are polynomials of degree j and k, respectively, then the series

Infinite
Σ P(n)/Q(n)
n=1
converges if j < k − 1 and diverges if j ≥ k – 1.
Use the polynomial test given above to determine whether the series converges or diverges.
Infinite
Σ 1/(n)^8 +7
n=1
O converges
Odiverges

Answer 1

converges

Explanation:

well the two polynomials in the series are 1 and n^8 (I'm assuming the +7 is not in the decimal but it seems to not matter). The degree of the polynomial 1 is 0 which can be represented by 1x^0. The second polynomial in the denominator has a degree of 8. So j = 0 and k = 8. Since 0 < (8-1)

0 < 7 the series converges