Decide the convergence of the series

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus BC · Infinite Sequences and Series · Infinite Sequences and Series

Problem

Decide the convergence of the series ∑n=1∞e−n2\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}e^{-n^{2}}. Support your answer by constructing an inequality that compares its nthn^{\text{th}} term with the nthn^{\text{th}} term of a known convergent series.

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