Problem

Source: Moldova 2000 Grade 12 P2

Tags: limit, real analysis



For $n\in\mathbb N$, define $$a_n=\frac1{\binom n1}+\frac1{\binom n2}+\ldots+\frac1{\binom nn}.$$(a) Prove that the sequence $b_n=a_n^n$ is convergent and determine the limit. (b) Show that $\lim_{n\to\infty}b_n>\left(\frac32\right)^{\sqrt3+\sqrt2}$.