Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the series ∑n=1∞(−1)n+1 1n3\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (-1)^{n+1}\,\dfrac{1}{n^{3}}. (a) Calculate the fourth partial sum S4S_{4}. Express your answer as a rational number. (b) Determine the maximum possible error ∣S4−S∣|S_{4}-S|, where SS denotes the exact value of the infinite series. (c) Write the smallest closed interval that must contain SS based on your work in parts (a) and (b).

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