Infinite Limit question (3/x)^2x, proof it goes to 0

dimanche 1 septembre 2013

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

lim (3/n)^2n

n→ ∞





2. Relevant equations



L'hopital's rule: lim F(a)/G(a) is indeterminate form, then the limit can be written as lim F'(a)/G'(a)

x → a x→ a







3. The attempt at a solution



lim e^[ln(3/n)^2n] = lim e^(2n * ln(3/n))

n→ ∞ n → ∞



2n * ln(3/n) = [2 * ln(3/n)] / n^-1 and applying L.h., [2 * (n/3) * (-3/n^2)]/(-n^-2)



reduces to, 2 * n, and clearly, plugging in n = infinity is wrong. Where did I go wrong, and what can I do to fix this problem?






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