The Alternating Series Test can be used to determine the convergence of a series if:
The series terms are all positive.
The series terms alternate in sign and decrease in absolute value.
The series has a finite number of terms.
The series has a constant rate of growth.
Correct Answer :
B. The series terms alternate in sign and decrease in absolute value.
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