Let be non-negative real numbers such that
Show that
Solution
Let us consider the products in pairs, starting with . This relates to four consecutive terms. Setting gives and . Moreover, the assumptions imply and so
using AM-GM in the middle. More generally, for the same logic implies . Adding these inequalities gives the required result.
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