Let {an}, {bn} and {cn} be sequences of real numbers such that bn = a2...
If {an} is convergent, Then {bn} and {cn} both are convergent.
because {bn} and {cn} are sub sequence of {an}
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Let {an}, {bn} and {cn} be sequences of real numbers such that bn = a2...
Introduction:
We are given three sequences of real numbers: {an}, {bn}, and {cn}. It is known that bn = a2n and cn = a2n-1. We need to determine the convergence of these sequences based on the given information.
Explanation:
To analyze the convergence of the sequences {an}, {bn}, and {cn}, we will consider the properties of each sequence individually.
Sequence {an}:
Since no information is provided about the convergence of {an}, we cannot conclude anything about its convergence based on the given information. Therefore, we cannot determine if {an} is convergent or not.
Sequence {bn}:
We are given that bn = a2n. This implies that every term in {bn} is the square of the corresponding term in {an}. If {an} converges, then the squares of its terms will also converge. Therefore, if {an} is convergent, {bn} will also be convergent.
Sequence {cn}:
We are given that cn = a2n-1. This implies that every term in {cn} is the product of a term in {an} and its preceding term. However, we cannot determine the convergence of {cn} based solely on this information. It is possible for {an} to be convergent while {cn} is not convergent. Therefore, we cannot conclude if {cn} is convergent or not.
Conclusion:
Based on the given information, we can conclude the following:
- The convergence of {an} cannot be determined.
- If {an} is convergent, then {bn} will also be convergent.
- The convergence of {cn} cannot be determined solely based on the given information.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C', which states that the convergence of both {bn} and {cn} cannot be determined based on the given information.