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Let $f$ and $g$ be real valued functions defined on $(a,b)$. If $\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x) $ exists in $\Bbb R$ and $\lim_{x \to a^+} g(x)= \infty $, prove that $\lim_{x \to a^+} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = 0$.

I have no idea how to approach this question can you guys give be some hint? is this kind of obvious to say $$\frac{\text{finite value}} \infty = 0?$$

What do you have to show it here?

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Hint: Can you begin by proving the following fact about sequences?

If $a_n$ is a bounded sequence, and $b_n \to \infty$, then $$\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{a_n}{b_n} = 0$$

Proceeding directly from the definitions is advised here.


One way to proceed with proving this is to suppose that $|a_n| < M$ for some positive $M$ and all $n$. Then choosing $n$ large enough guarantees that $|b_n| > \frac{M}{\epsilon}$ for any preassigned error $\epsilon$. Now consider $|a_n / b_n|$. This proof can be immediately translated into language about functions, using the fact that if the limit as $x \to a^+$ exists, then $f$ is bounded near $a$.

  • Why the downvote? If there's a technical error or a suggestion for improvement, I'd be glad to consider it. –  Dec 11 '13 at 05:57
  • @LuisValerin: I am unable to figure out what is the problem when $f(x) \to 0$. Please elaborate. – Paramanand Singh Dec 11 '13 at 06:16
  • @LuisValerin If $\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x) = 0$, then one can choose, for example, $M = 1$. –  Dec 11 '13 at 06:16
  • Yes you right guys my mistake i found an invalid example. In order to this i have deleted the comments. – Valent Dec 11 '13 at 06:21
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Suppose (without lose of generally) that $\lim_{x\to a^+} f(x)=b>0$. Then $$0\leq \lim_{x\to a^+} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}\leq \lim_{x\to a^+} \frac{2b}{g(x)}=0.$$ And the result follows inmediately from the squeeze theorem.

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