Prove that $(n!)^2$ is greater than $n^n$ for all values of n greater than 2. This problem , I assume can be proved using induction, however I am trying to find another way.   Is there a simple combinatorial approach? One notices that $(n!)^2$ is equal to the number of permutations of size n squared, and that $n^n$ is the number of redundant combinations where there are n spaces and n choices.   Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanks
Show that if $n>2$, then $(n!)^2>n^n$. Show that if $n&gt;2$, then $(n!)^2&gt;n^n$.     My work: I tried to apply induction. So, at the induction step, I need to prove, $n^n&gt;(n+1)^{n-1}$ Here, I tried to use induction again without any luck. I also took log of both sides, but I did not get anything. Please help!
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