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Source: IMO LongList 1959-1966 Problem 2

September 1, 2004
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Problem Statement

Given nn positive numbers a1,a_{1}, a2,a_{2}, ...,..., ana_{n} such that a1a2...an=1.a_{1}\cdot a_{2}\cdot ...\cdot a_{n}=1. Prove (1+a1)(1+a2)...(1+an)2n. \left( 1+a_{1}\right) \left( 1+a_{2}\right) ...\left(1+a_{n}\right) \geq 2^{n}.