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An inequality with integer variables

Source: Germany 2020, Problem 5

June 22, 2020
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Problem Statement

Let a1,a2,,a22a_1,a_2,\dots,a_{22} be positive integers with sum 5959. Prove the inequality a1a1+1+a2a2+1++a22a22+1<16.\frac{a_1}{a_1+1}+\frac{a_2}{a_2+1}+\dots+\frac{a_{22}}{a_{22}+1}<16.