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Let $a_n>0$ for all $n\in\mathbb{N}$ and the series $\sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty (n+1) a_n^2$ converges. Does it imply the series $$ \sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty a_n $$ is also converges?

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    What do you mean by "$<\infty$"?2012-10-09
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    @Jacob That it converges to a finite number.2012-10-09
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    I mean less than infinity or what is the same that the series converge2012-10-09

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Try $$a_n = \frac{1}{(n+1)\log(n+1)}.$$

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    lol, beat me by a couple seconds... Will delete mine...2012-10-09
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    mmm. I really don't know what to do with that2012-10-09
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    @JORGEBARRERA: they are suggesting you that you prove that for such $a_n$ you have $\sum(n+1)a_n^2<\infty$ and $\sum a_n=\infty$.2012-10-09
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    @JORGE BARRERA Comparison test shows the first converges and the same test shows the second diverges, hence your hypothesis do not imply $\sum_{i=1}^\infty a_n$ converges2013-02-07