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8-152.
4! = 24 > 24 = 16 whereas 3! = 6 ≯ 23 = 8.
Assume that k! > 2k for k ≥ 4.
Hence, by mathematical induction we have proven that n! > 2n for n ≥ 4.
4! = 24 > 24 = 16 whereas 3! = 6 ≯ 23 = 8.
Assume that k! > 2k for k ≥ 4.
Hence, by mathematical induction we have proven that n! > 2n for n ≥ 4.