Let \(\mathcal E\) be an ellipse with foci \(F_1\) and \(F_2\), and let \(P\) be a point on \(\mathcal E\). Suppose lines \(PF_1\) and \(PF_2\) intersect \(\mathcal E\) again at distinct points \(A\) and \(B\), and the tangents to \(\mathcal E\) at \(A\) and \(B\) intersect at point \(Q\). Show that the midpoint of \(\overline{PQ}\) lies on the circumcircle of \(\triangle PF_1F_2\). [i]Proposed by Karthik Vedula[/i]

Let $T$ be the smallest positive integers which, when divided by $11,13,15$ leaves remainders in the sets {$7,8,9$}, {$1,2,3$}, {$4,5,6$} respectively. What is the sum of the squares of the digits of $T$ ?

Given a circle and a quadrilateral $ABCD$ whose vertices all lie on the circle. Let $R$ be the midpoint of arc $AB$. The line $RC$ meets line $AB$ at point $S$, and the line $RD$ meets line $AB$ at point $T$. Prove that $CDTS$ is a cyclic quadrilateral.

There are $n$ MOPpers $p_1,...,p_n$ designing a carpool system to attend their morning class. Each $p_i$'s car fits $\chi (p_i)$ people ($\chi : \{p_1,...,p_n\} \to \{1,2,...,n\}$). A $c$-fair carpool system is an assignment of one or more drivers on each of several days, such that each MOPper drives $c$ times, and all cars are full on each day. (More precisely, it is a sequence of sets $(S_1, ...,S_m)$ such that $|\{k: p_i\in S_k\}|=c$ and $\sum_{x\in S_j} \chi(x) = n$ for all $i,j$. ) Suppose it turns out that a $2$-fair carpool system is possible but not a $1$-fair carpool system. Must $n$ be even? [i]Proposed by Nathan Ramesh and Palmer Mebane

A circle is divided into $2n$ equal arcs by $2n$ points. Find all $n>1$ such that these points can be joined in pairs using $n$ segments, all of different lengths and such that each point is the endpoint of exactly one segment.

Find all integers $n\geq 3$ for which every convex equilateral $n$-gon of side length $1$ contains an equilateral triangle of side length $1$. (Here, polygons contain their boundaries.)

The $7$-gon $A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5A_6A_7$ is inscribed in a circle. Prove that if the centre of the circle is inside the $7$-gon , than $$\angle A_1+ \angle A_2 + \angle A_3 < 450^o$$

Consider the $5$ by $5$ by $5$ equilateral triangular grid as shown: [asy] size(5cm); real n = 5; for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) { draw((0.5*i,0.866*i)--(n-0.5*i,0.866*i)); } for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) { draw((n-i,0)--((n-i)/2,(n-i)*0.866)); } for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) { draw((i,0)--((n+i)/2,(n-i)*0.866)); } [/asy] Ethan chooses two distinct upward-oriented equilateral triangles bounded by the gridlines. The probability that Ethan chooses two triangles that share exactly one vertex can be expressed as $\frac{m}{n}$ for relatively prime positive integers $m$ and $n$. Compute $m+n$. [i]Proposed by Andrew Wen[/i]

Given $n\ge 2$ a natural number, $(K,+,\cdot )$ a body with commutative property that $\underbrace{1+...+}_{m}1\ne 0,m=2,...,n,f\in K[X]$ a polynomial of degree $n$ and $G$ a subgroup of the additive group $(K,+,\cdot )$, $G\ne K.$Show that there is $a\in K$ so$f(a)\notin G$.

Let $x,y>0$ be real numbers.Prove that: $$\frac{1}{x^2+y^2} +\frac{1}{x^2}+\frac{1}{y^2}\ge\frac{10}{(x+y)^2}$$ I tried CBS, but it doesn't work... Can you give an idea, please?

Let $ABCD$ be a tetrahedron. Let $a$ be the length of $AB$ and let $S$ be the area of the projection of the tetrahedron onto a plane perpendicular to $AB$. Determine the volume of the tetrahedron in terms of $a$ and $S$.

Find all pairs of integers $ (x,y)$, such that \[ x^2 \minus{} 2009y \plus{} 2y^2 \equal{} 0 \]

Each integer has been colored in one of three colors. Prove that exist two different numbers of the same color, whose difference is a perfect square.

On a twenty-question test, each correct answer is worth 5 points, each unanswered question is worth 1 point and each incorrect answer is worth 0 points. Which of the following scores is NOT possible? $ \text{(A)}\ 90\qquad\text{(B)}\ 91\qquad\text{(C)}\ 92\qquad\text{(D)}\ 95\qquad\text{(E)}\ 97 $

In a triangle $ ABC $ with $ AB\neq AC, $ let $ D $ be the midpoint of the side $ BC $ and denote with $ E $ the feet of the bisector of $ \angle BAC. $ Also, let $ M,N $ be two points situated in the exterior of $ ABC $ such that $ AMB\sim ANC. $ Prove the following propositions: $ \text{(a)} MN\perp AD\iff MA\perp AB $ $ \text{(b)} MN\perp AE \iff\angle MAN=180^{\circ } $

Suppose that a parabola has vertex $\left(\tfrac{1}{4},-\tfrac{9}{8}\right)$, and equation $y=ax^2+bx+c$, where $a>0$ and $a+b+c$ is an integer. The minimum possible value of $a$ can be written as $\tfrac{p}{q},$ where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $p+q$.

Let $f$ and $g$ be two continuous, distinct functions from $[0,1] \rightarrow (0,+\infty)$ such that $\int_{0}^{1}f(x)dx = \int_{0}^{1}g(x)dx$ Let $y_n=\int_{0}^{1}{\frac{f^{n+1}(x)}{g^{n}(x)}dx}$, for $n\geq 0$, natural. Prove that $(y_n)$ is an increasing and divergent sequence.

If $x_0=x_1=1$, and for $n\geq1$ $x_{n+1}=\frac{x_n^2}{x_{n-1}+2x_n}$, find a formula for $x_n$ as a function of $n$.

Let $S$ be the set of [b]discs[/b] $D$ contained completely in the set $\{ (x,y) : y<0\}$ (the region below the $x$-axis) and centered (at some point) on the curve $y=x^2-\frac{3}{4}$. What is the area of the union of the elements of $S$?

Given a permutation of $1,2,3,\dots,n$, with consecutive elements $a,b,c$ (in that order), we may perform either of the [i]moves[/i]: [list] [*] If $a$ is the median of $a$, $b$, and $c$, we may replace $a,b,c$ with $b,c,a$ (in that order) [*] If $c$ is the median of $a$, $b$, and $c$, we may replace $a,b,c$ with $c,a,b$ (in that order) [/list] What is the least number of sets in a partition of all $n!$ permutations, such that any two permutations in the same set are obtainable from each other by a sequence of moves? [i]Proposed by Milan Haiman[/i]

i) Show there exist (not necessarily distinct) non-negative real numbers $a_1,a_2,\ldots,a_{10}$; $b_1,b_2,\ldots,b_{10}$, with $a_k+b_k \leq 4$ for all $1\leq k \leq 10$, such that $\max\{|a_i-a_j|, |b_i-b_j|\} \geq \dfrac{4}{3} > 1$ for all $1\leq i < j \leq 10$. ii) Prove for any (not necessarily distinct) non-negative real numbers $a_1,a_2,\ldots,a_{11}$; $b_1,b_2,\ldots,b_{11}$, with $a_k+b_k \leq 4$ for all $1\leq k \leq 11$, there exist $1\leq i < j \leq 11$ such that $\max\{|a_i-a_j|, |b_i-b_j|\} \leq 1$. ([i]Dan Schwarz[/i])

For any $n\times n$ unitary matrices $A,B$, prove that $|\det (A+2B)|\leq 3^n$.

Find all functions $f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that$$f(xf(y)-y) + f(xy-x) + f(x+y) = 2xy$$for all $x, y \in \mathbb{R}$.

Given is triangle $ABC$ with arbitrary point $D$ on $AB$ and central of inscribed circle $I$. The perpendicular bisector of $AB$ intersects $AI$ and $BI$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. The circle $(ADP)$ intersects $CA$ at $E$, and the circle $(BDQ)$ intersects $BC$ at $F$ and $(ADP)$ intersects $(BDQ)$ at $K$. Prove that $E, F, K, I$ lie on one circle.

Some numbers from $1$ to $100$ are painted red so that the following two conditions are met: $\bullet$ The number $1 $ is painted red. $\bullet$ If the numbers other than $a$ and $b$ are painted red then no number between $a$ and $b$ divides the number $ab$. What is the maximum number of numbers that can be painted red?