Let $[a_1 , b_1 ] , \ldots, [a_n ,b_n ]$ be a collection of closed intervals such that any of these closed intervals have a point in common. Prove that there exists a point contained in every one of these intervals.

Through a given point inside a circle, construct two perpendicular chords such that the sum of their lengths would be: [b]a)[/b] maximum. [b]b)[/b] minimum.

Polynomial P(x) with integer coefficient is called [i]cube-presented[/i] if it can be represented as sum of several cube of polynomials with integer coefficients. Examples: $3x + 3x^2$ is cube-represented because $3x + 3x^2 = (x + 1)^3 +(-x)^3 + (-1)^3$. a) Is $3x^2$ a cube-represented polynomial? b). How many quadratic polynomial P(x) with integer coefficients belong to the set $\{1,2, 3, ...,2017\}$ which is cube-represented?

A certain number of cubes are painted in six colours, each cube having six faces of different colours (the colours in different cubes may be arranged differently) . The cubes are placed on a table so as to form a rectangle. We are allowed to take out any column of cubes, rotate it (as a whole) along its long axis and replace it in the rectangle. A similar operation with rows is also allowed. Can we always make the rectangle monochromatic (i.e. such that the top faces of all the cubes are the same colour) by means of such operations? ( D. Fomin , Leningrad)

A circle $\omega$ with diameter $AK$ is given. The point $M$ lies in the interior of the circle, but not on $AK$. The line $AM$ intersects $\omega$ in $A$ and $Q$. The tangent to $\omega$ at $Q$ intersects the line through $M$ perpendicular to $AK$, at $P$. The point $L$ lies on $\omega$, and is such that $PL$ is tangent to $\omega$ and $L\neq Q$. Show that $K, L$, and $M$ are collinear.

Prove that $3^n + 1$ is not divisible by $2^n$ for any integer $n > 1$.

Line segment $\overline{AB}$ is a diameter of a circle with $AB=24$. Point $C$, not equal to $A$ or $B$, lies on the circle. As point $C$ moves around the circle, the centroid (center of mass) of $\triangle{ABC}$ traces out a closed curve missing two points. To the nearest positive integer, what is the area of the region bounded by this curve? $\textbf{(A)} \text{ 25} \qquad \textbf{(B)} \text{ 38} \qquad \textbf{(C)} \text{ 50} \qquad \textbf{(D)} \text{ 63} \qquad \textbf{(E)} \text{ 75}$

Do there exist polynomials $p(x)$ and $q(x)$ with real coefficients such that $p^3(x)-q^2(x)$ is linear but not constant?

[i]Super number[/i] is a sequence of numbers $0,1,2,\ldots,9$ such that it has infinitely many digits at left. For example $\ldots 3030304$ is a [i]super number[/i]. Note that all of positive integers are [i]super numbers[/i], which have zeros before they're original digits (for example we can represent the number $4$ as $\ldots, 00004$). Like positive integers, we can add up and multiply [i]super numbers[/i]. For example: \[ \begin{array}{cc}& \ \ \ \ldots 3030304 \\ &+ \ldots4571378\\ &\overline{\qquad \qquad \qquad }\\ & \ \ \ \ldots 7601682 \end{array} \] And \[ \begin{array}{cl}& \ \ \ \ldots 3030304 \\ &\times \ldots4571378\\ &\overline{\qquad \qquad \qquad }\\ & \ \ \ \ldots 4242432 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 212128 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 90912 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 0304 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 128 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 20 \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 6 \\ &\overline{\qquad \qquad \qquad } \\ & \ \ \ \ldots 5038912 \end{array}\] [b]a)[/b] Suppose that $A$ is a [i]super number[/i]. Prove that there exists a [i]super number[/i] $B$ such that $A+B=\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}$ (Note: $\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}$ means a super number that all of its digits are zero). [b]b)[/b] Find all [i]super numbers[/i] $A$ for which there exists a [i]super number[/i] $B$ such that $A \times B=\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}1$ (Note: $\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}1$ means the super number $\ldots 00001$). [b]c)[/b] Is this true that if $A \times B= \stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}$, then $A=\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}$ or $B=\stackrel{\leftarrow}{0}$? Justify your answer.

Four positive integers $x,y,z$ and $t$ satisfy the relations \[ xy - zt = x + y = z + t. \] Is it possible that both $xy$ and $zt$ are perfect squares?

Define the sequence ($x_n$) as follows: the first term is $1$, the next two are $2,4$, the next three are $5,7,9$, the next four are $10,12,14,16$, and so on. Express $x_n$ as a function of $n$.

Solve in positive integers the following equation $$\left [\sqrt{1}\right]+\left [\sqrt{2}\right]+\left [\sqrt{3}\right]+\ldots+\left [\sqrt{x^2-2}\right]+\left [\sqrt{x^2-1}\right]=125,$$ where $[a]$ is the integer part of the real number $a$.

Let $P$ be a point inside a triangle $ABC$ such that $$ \frac{AP + BP}{AB} = \frac{BP + CP}{BC} = \frac{CP + AP}{CA} .$$ Lines $AP$, $BP$, $CP$ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ again in $A'$, $B'$, $C'$. Prove that the triangles $ABC$ and $A'B'C'$ have a common incircle.

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Let $D$ be a point inside side $BC$. Let $E$ be the foot from $D$ to $AC$, and let $F$ be a point on $AB$ so that $FE\perp AB$. It is given that the lines $AD, BE, CF$ concur. $M_A, M_B, M_C$ are the midpoints of sides $BC, AC, AB$ respectively, and $O$ is the circumcenter of $ABC$. Moreover, we define $P=EF\cap M_AM_B, S=DE\cap M_AM_C$. Prove that $O, P, S$ are collinear.

On a mountain, three shepherds cyclically alternate shearing the same herd of sheep. The shepherds agreed to obey the following rules: (i) Every day a sheep can be shorn* on one side only; (ii) Every day at least one sheep must be shorn; (iii) No two days the same group of sheep can be shorn. The shepherd who first breaks the agreement will have to accompany the herd in the valley next fall. Can anyone of the shepherds shear the sheep in such a way to make sure that he will avoid this punishment? *shorn is the past tense of shear

Let $p$ be a prime number and $f$ be a bijection from $\left\{0,1,\ldots,p-1\right\}$ to itself. Suppose that for integers $a,b \in \left\{0,1,\ldots,p-1\right\}$, $|f(a) - f(b)|\leqslant 2024$ if $p \mid a^2 - b$. Prove that there exists infinite many $p$ such that there exists such an $f$ and there also exists infinite many $p$ such that there doesn't exist such an $f$.

Given three distinct unit circles, each of which is tangent to the other two, find the radii of the circles which are tangent to all three circles.

In isosceles triangle $ABC$ ($AC=BC$), angle bisector $\angle BAC$ and altitude $CD$ from point $C$ intersect at point $O$, such that $CO=3 \cdot OD$. In which ratio does altitude from point $A$ on side $BC$ divide altitude $CD$ of triangle $ABC$

Let $S, T$ be the circumcenter and centroid of triangle $ABC$, respectively. $M$ is a point in the plane of triangle $ABC$ such that $90^\circ \leq \angle SMT < 180^\circ$. $A_1, B_1, C_1$ are the intersections of $AM, BM, CM$ with the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ respectively. Prove that $MA_1 + MB_1 + MC_1 \geq MA + MB + MC.$

Let $x$ be a real number between 0 and $\tfrac{\pi}{2}$ for which the function $3\sin^2 x + 8\sin x \cos x + 9\cos^2 x$ obtains its maximum value, $M$. Find the value of $M + 100\cos^2x$.

What is the measure of the largest convex angle formed by the hour and minute hands of a clock between $1:45$ PM and $2:40$ PM, in degrees? Convex angles always have a measure of less than $180$ degrees.

A pentagon has four interior angles each equal to $110^o$. Find the degree measure of the fifth interior angle.

Suppose that $x$ and $y$ are complex numbers such that $x+y=1$ and $x^{20}+y^{20}=20$. Find the sum of all possible values of $x^2+y^2$.

Let $ P(n)$ and $ S(n)$ denote the product and the sum, respectively, of the digits of the integer $ n$. For example, $ P(23) \equal{} 6$ and $ S(23) \equal{} 5$. Suppose $ N$ is a two-digit number such that $ N \equal{} P(N) \plus{} S(N)$. What is the units digit of $ N$? $ \textbf{(A) }2\qquad\textbf{(B) }3\qquad\textbf{(C) }6\qquad\textbf{(D) }8\qquad\textbf{(E) }9$

Given a triangle $ABC$ for which $C=90$ degrees, prove that given $n$ points inside it, we can name them $P_1, P_2 , \ldots , P_n$ in some way such that: $\sum^{n-1}_{k=1} \left( P_K P_{k+1} \right)^2 \leq AB^2$ (the sum is over the consecutive square of the segments from $1$ up to $n-1$). [i]Edited by orl.[/i]