Problem

Source: Romania TST 3 2010, Problem 1

Tags: inequalities, IMO Shortlist, inequalities proposed



Let $n$ be a positive integer and let $x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n$ be positive real numbers such that $x_1x_2 \cdots x_n = 1$. Prove that \[\displaystyle\sum_{i=1}^n x_i^n (1 + x_i) \geq \dfrac{n}{2^{n-1}} \prod_{i=1}^n (1 + x_i).\] IMO Shortlist