Fundamental theorem and limit proofs

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Prove that the limit as n approaches infinity of ((2^n * n!)/n^n) equals to zero.

The hint is to use Stirling's approximation. What is this?
 
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Take the logarithm of the limit, and pull the logarithm inside the limit by using the continuity of the logarithm function. What are you left with? Can you approximate $\log(n!)$ using Stirling's approximation? Simplify, and then you should be able to conclude (don't forget to undo the logarithm you applied to the limit at the start).