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Question 26985: A Convergent Nonnegative Geometric Upper Series Controls the Smaller Series

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0052-26985 · q-20261015-advance-20261117-r01-series-comparison-test-0010

Original question and givens

Use exact scales A=10,B=11, rational ratio r=5/11. For n≥0 use a_n=A*(r)^n,b_n=B*(r)^n, with0≤A≤B and0≤r<1. Give (a_scale, b_scale, ratio, sum_a, sum_b, sum_comparison, certificate).

  • G001 — Use exact scales A=10,B=11, rational ratio r=5/11. For n≥0 use a_n=A*(r)^n,b_n=B*(r)^n, with0≤A≤B and0≤r<1. Give (a_scale, b_scale, ratio, sum_a, sum_b, sum_comparison, certificate).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [series-upper-geometric]

After

derived = [[a_scale, b_scale, ratio, sum_a, sum_b, sums_ordered, certificate]]

Conditions: none

List this operation/mode exact source field order without JavaScript.Keep Boolean,string and null roles distinct;do not pad fields or infer the interface from answer shape.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: source_ordered_fields_without_JS · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [10, 11, 5/11]

After

derived = [EVERY tail term is A*r^k and B*r^k for k>=0, r^0=1 including r=0, Yes]

Conditions: none

The whole tail law is given,with k starting at0.Nonnegative A<=B and r give termwise comparison;0<=r<1 licenses the geometric sum.At r=0 the first term still uses r^0=1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Series_WHOLE_geometric_tail_premises_not_finite_samples · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Series ORIGINAL one minus ratio := sub(1, 5/11)

After

Series ORIGINAL one minus ratio = 6/11

Conditions: none

Substitute the original roles exactly,retaining symbolic operations;no floating approximation or extra source-domain restriction.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

Series ORIGINAL geometric tailA := div(10, 6/11)

After

Series ORIGINAL geometric tailA = 55/3

Conditions: none

Substitute the original roles exactly,retaining symbolic operations;no floating approximation or extra source-domain restriction.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

Series ORIGINAL geometric tailB := div(11, 6/11)

After

Series ORIGINAL geometric tailB = 121/6

Conditions: none

Substitute the original roles exactly,retaining symbolic operations;no floating approximation or extra source-domain restriction.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

source roles = [10, 11, 5/11, 6/11]

After

derived = [55/3, 121/6, Yes]

Conditions: none

For the finite sum,multiplication by(1-r) telescopes to A(1-r^N);r^N tends to0,hence the tail sum A/(1-r),and similarly for B.The nonnegative a partial sums increase and are bounded by the convergent b sum.This is not a finite-sample replacement for all n.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Series_GENERAL_geometric_partial_sum_limit_and_upper_comparison · Uses: G001, S005

Reverse checks

  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the complete original data,types,field order and premises;finite audits are not formal proofs of infinite theorems.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Series ORIGINAL geometric tailB with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Series ORIGINAL geometric tailA with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Series ORIGINAL one minus ratio with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the complete original data,types,field order and premises;finite audits are not formal proofs of infinite theorems.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the complete original data,types,field order and premises;finite audits are not formal proofs of infinite theorems.

Result

(10, 11, 5/11, 55/3, 121/6, Yes, upper_comparison_proves_convergence)

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This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

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