Let $\{\varepsilon_i\}_{i\ge 1}, \{\theta_i\}_{i\ge 0}$ be two infinite sequences of real numbers, such that $\varepsilon_i \in \{-1,1\}$ for all $i$, and the numbers $\theta_i$ obey$$\tan \theta_{n+1} = \tan \theta_{n}+\varepsilon_n \sec(\theta_{n})-\tan \theta_{n-1} , \qquad n \ge 1$$and $\theta_0 = \frac{\pi}{4}, \theta_1 = \frac{2\pi}{3}$. Compute the sum of all possible values of $$\lim_{m \to \infty} \left(\sum_{n=1}^m \frac{1}{\tan \theta_{n+1} + \tan \theta_{n-1}} + \tan \theta_m - \tan \theta_{m+1}\right)$$ [i]Proposed by Grant Yu[/i]

The edges of a cube are labeled from $1$ to $12$. Show that there must exist at least eight triples $(i, j, k)$ with $1 \leq i < j < k \leq 12$ so that the edges $i, j, k$ are consecutive edges of a path. Also show that there exists labeling in which we cannot find nine such triples.

In the mathematical talent show called “The $X^2$-factor” contestants are scored by a a panel of $8$ judges. Each judge awards a score of $0$ (‘fail’), $X$ (‘pass’), or $X^2$ (‘pass with distinction’). Three of the contestants were Ann, Barbara and David. Ann was awarded the same score as Barbara by exactly $4$ of the judges. David declares that he obtained different scores to Ann from at least $4$ of the judges, and also that he obtained different scores to Barbara from at least $4$ judges. In how many ways could scores have been allocated to David, assuming he is telling the truth?

Let $A, B$, and $F$ be positive integers, and assume $A < B < 2A$. A flea is at the number $0$ on the number line. The flea can move by jumping to the right by $A$ or by $B$. Before the flea starts jumping, Lavaman chooses finitely many intervals $\{m+1, m+2, \ldots, m+A\}$ consisting of $A$ consecutive positive integers, and places lava at all of the integers in the intervals. The intervals must be chosen so that: ([i]i[/i]) any two distinct intervals are disjoint and not adjacent; ([i]ii[/i]) there are at least $F$ positive integers with no lava between any two intervals; and ([i]iii[/i]) no lava is placed at any integer less than $F$. Prove that the smallest $F$ for which the flea can jump over all the intervals and avoid all the lava, regardless of what Lavaman does, is $F = (n-1)A + B$, where $n$ is the positive integer such that $\frac{A}{n+1} \le B-A < \frac{A}{n}$.

Jacob rolls two fair six-sided dice. If the outcomes of these dice rolls are the same, he rolls a third fair six-sided die. Compute the probability that the sum of the outcomes of all the dice he rolls is even.

Prove that a tetrahedron with just one edge length greater than $1$ has volume at most $ \frac{1}{8}.$

Find all pairs $(m, n)$ of natural numbers for which the numbers $m^2 - 4n$ and $n^2 - 4m$ are both perfect squares.

Let the incircle $\omega $ of $\triangle ABC $ touch $AC $ and $AB $ at points $E $ and $F $ respectively. Points $X $, $Y $ of $\omega $ are such that $\angle BXC=\angle BYC=90^{\circ} $. Prove that $EF $ and $XY $ meet on the medial line of $ABC $.

In the triangle $ABC$, the angle $A$ is equal to $60^o$, and the median $BD$ is equal to the altitude $CH$. Prove that this triangle is equilateral.

Find all real numbers $a$ such that $3 < a < 4$ and $a(a-3\{a\})$ is an integer. (Here $\{a\}$ denotes the fractional part of $a$.)

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcenter $O$. Let $\omega (O_1)$ be the circumference which passes through $A$ and $B$ and is tangent to $BC$ at $B$. $\omega (O_2)$ the circle that passes through $A$ and $C$ and is tangent to $BC$ at $C$. Let $M$ the midpoint of $O_1O_2$ and $D$ the symmetric point of $O$ with respect to $A$. Prove that $\angle O_1DM = \angle ODO_2$.

In $\triangle ABC$, $AB<AC$. $D$ and $P$ are the feet of the internal and external angle bisectors of $\angle BAC$, respectively. $M$ is the midpoint of segment $BC$, and $\omega$ is the circumcircle of $\triangle APD$. Suppose $Q$ is on the minor arc $AD$ of $\omega$ such that $MQ$ is tangent to $\omega$. $QB$ meets $\omega$ again at $R$, and the line through $R$ perpendicular to $BC$ meets $PQ$ at $S$. Prove $SD$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $\triangle QDM$. [i]Proposed by Ray Li[/i]

Let $P_n(x)=1+2x+3x^2+\cdots+nx^{n-1}.$ Prove that the polynomials $P_j(x)$ and $P_k(x)$ are relatively prime for all positive integers $j$ and $k$ with $j\ne k.$

A box contains exactly five chips, three red and two white. Chips are randomly removed one at a time without replacement until all the red chips are drawn or all the white chips are drawn. What is the probability that the last chip drawn is white? $ \displaystyle \textbf{(A)} \ \frac {3}{10} \qquad \textbf{(B)} \ \frac {2}{5} \qquad \textbf{(C)} \ \frac {1}{2} \qquad \textbf{(D)} \ \frac {3}{5} \qquad \textbf{(E)} \ \frac {7}{10}$

Given that \[ \frac{((3!)!)!}{3!} = k \cdot n!, \] where $k$ and $n$ are positive integers and $n$ is as large as possible, find $k + n$.

Find all positive integer pairs $(a,n)$ such that $\frac{(a+1)^n-a^n}{n}$ is an integer.

A $\textit{cubic sequence}$ is a sequence of integers given by $a_n =n^3 + bn^2 + cn + d$, where $b, c$ and $d$ are integer constants and $n$ ranges over all integers, including negative integers. $\textbf{(a)}$ Show that there exists a cubic sequence such that the only terms of the sequence which are squares of integers are $a_{2015}$ and $a_{2016}$. $\textbf{(b)}$ Determine the possible values of $a_{2015} \cdot a_{2016}$ for a cubic sequence satisfying the condition in part $\textbf{(a)}$.

Let \(ABC\) be an acute scalene triangle with orthocenter \(H\). Line \(BH\) intersects \(\overline{AC}\) at \(E\) and line \(CH\) intersects \(\overline{AB}\) at \(F\). Let \(X\) be the foot of the perpendicular from \(H\) to the line through \(A\) parallel to \(\overline{EF}\). Point \(B_1\) lies on line \(XF\) such that \(\overline{BB_1}\) is parallel to \(\overline{AC}\), and point \(C_1\) lies on line \(XE\) such that \(\overline{CC_1}\) is parallel to \(\overline{AB}\). Prove that points \(B\), \(C\), \(B_1\), \(C_1\) are concyclic. [i]Proposed by Luke Robitaille[/i]

For the positive real numbers $ a,b,c$ prove that \[ \frac c{a \plus{} 2b} \plus{} \frac d{b \plus{} 2c} \plus{} \frac a{c \plus{} 2d} \plus{} \frac b{d \plus{} 2a} \geq \frac 43.\]

The centers of the three circles A, B, and C are collinear with the center of circle B lying between the centers of circles A and C. Circles A and C are both externally tangent to circle B, and the three circles share a common tangent line. Given that circle A has radius $12$ and circle B has radius $42,$ find the radius of circle C.

Each of $2k+1$ distinct 7-element subsets of the 20 element set intersects with exactly $k$ of them. Find the maximum possible value of $k$.

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and $D \in (BC) , E \in (AD)$ be mobile points. The circumcircle of triangle $CDE$ meets the median from $C$ of the triangle $ABC$ at $F$ Prove that the circumcenter of triangle $AEF$ lies on a fixed line.

Tom is chasing Jerry on the coordinate plane. Tom starts at $(x, y)$ and Jerry starts at $(0, 0)$. Jerry moves to the right at $1$ unit per second. At each positive integer time $t$, if Tom is within $1$ unit of Jerry, he hops to Jerry’s location and catches him. Otherwise, Tom hops to the midpoint of his and Jerry’s location. [i]Example. If Tom starts at $(3, 2)$, then at time $t = 1$ Tom will be at $(2, 1)$ and Jerry will be at $(1, 0)$. At $t = 2$ Tom will catch Jerry.[/i] Assume that Tom catches Jerry at some integer time $n$. (a) Show that $x \geq 0$. (b) Find the maximum possible value of $\frac{y}{x+1}$.

Vertex $B$ of the $\angle ABC$ lies out the circle, and the $[BA)$ and $[BC)$ beams intersect it. Point $K$ belongs to the intersection of the $[BA)$ beam and the circumference. Chord $KP$ is orthogonal to the angle bisector of $\angle ABC$ . Line $(KP)$ intersects the beam $BC$ in the point $M$. Prove that the segment $[PM]$ is twice as long as the distance from the circle centre to the angle bisector of $\angle ABC$ .

$(BUL 3)$ One hundred convex polygons are placed on a square with edge of length $38 cm.$ The area of each of the polygons is smaller than $\pi cm^2,$ and the perimeter of each of the polygons is smaller than $2\pi cm.$ Prove that there exists a disk with radius $1$ in the square that does not intersect any of the polygons.