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2015 AMC 10, 22

Eight people are sitting around a circular table, each holding a fair coin. All eight people flip their coins and those who flip heads stand while those who flip tails remain seated. What is the probability that no two adjacent people will stand? $\textbf{(A) }\dfrac{47}{256}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\dfrac{3}{16}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\dfrac{49}{256}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\dfrac{25}{128}\qquad\textbf{(E) }\dfrac{51}{256}$

2011 Argentina Team Selection Test, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezoid with bases $BC \parallel AD$, where $AD > BC$, and non-parallel legs $AB$ and $CD$. Let $M$ be the intersection of $AC$ and $BD$. Let $\Gamma_1$ be a circumference that passes through $M$ and is tangent to $AD$ at point $A$; let $\Gamma_2$ be a circumference that passes through $M$ and is tangent to $AD$ at point $D$. Let $S$ be the intersection of the lines $AB$ and $CD$, $X$ the intersection of $\Gamma_1$ with the line $AS$, $Y$ the intesection of $\Gamma_2$ with the line $DS$, and $O$ the circumcenter of triangle $ASD$. Show that $SO \perp XY$.

2016 Indonesia TST, 4

In a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$, let $I$ be its incenter. The incircle of $ABC$ touches $BC$, $CA$, and $AB$ at $D$, $E$, and $F$, respectively. A line passing through $D$ and perpendicular to $AD$ intersects $IB$ and $IC$ at $A_b$ and $A_c$, respectively. Define the points $B_c$, $B_a$, $C_a$, and $C_b$ similarly. Let $G$ be the intersection of the cevians $AD$, $BE$, and $CF$. The points $O_1$ and $O_2$ are the circumcenter of the triangles $A_bB_cC_a$ and $A_cB_aC_b$, respectively. Prove that $IG$ is the perpendicular bisector of $O_1O_2$.

1962 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 4

Consider a circle $k$ with center $S$ and radius $r$. Let a point $A\neq S$ be given with $SA=d<r$. Consider a light ray emitted at point $A$, reflected at point $B\in k$, further reflected in point $C\in k$, which then passes through the original point $A$. Compute the sinus of convex angle $SAB$ in terms of $d,r$ and discuss conditions of solvability.

2000 AMC 10, 14

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Mrs. Walter gave an exam in a mathematics class of five students. She entered the scores in random order into a spreadsheet, which recalculated the class average after each score was entered. Mrs. Walter noticed that after each score was entered, the average was always an integer. The scores (listed in ascending order) were $71$, $76$, $80$, $82$, and $91$. What was the last score Mrs. Walter entered? $\text{(A)}\ 71 \qquad\text{(B)}\ 76 \qquad\text{(C)}\ 80 \qquad\text{(D)}\ 82 \qquad\text{(E)}\ 91$

2018 BMT Spring, 9

Compute the following: $$\sum^{99}_{x=0} (x^2 + 1)^{-1} \,\,\, (mod \,\,\,199)$$ where $x^{-1}$ is the value $0 \le y \le 199$ such that $xy - 1$ is divisible by $199$.

2002 IMO Shortlist, 1

Find all functions $f$ from the reals to the reals such that \[f\left(f(x)+y\right)=2x+f\left(f(y)-x\right)\] for all real $x,y$.

2015 Iran MO (2nd Round), 1

Consider a cake in the shape of a circle. It's been divided to some inequal parts by its radii. Arash and Bahram want to eat this cake. At the very first, Arash takes one of the parts. In the next steps, they consecutively pick up a piece adjacent to another piece formerly removed. Suppose that the cake has been divided to 5 parts. Prove that Arash can choose his pieces in such a way at least half of the cake is his.

2019 BMT Spring, 4

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There exists one pair of positive integers $ a, b $ such that $ 100 > a > b > 0 $ and $ \dfrac{1}{a} + \dfrac{1}{b} = \dfrac{2}{35} $. Find $ a + b $.

2006 QEDMO 2nd, 4

Tags: geometry
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral. Let $X$ be the foot of the perpendicular from the point $A$ to the line $BC$, let $Y$ be the foot of the perpendicular from the point $B$ to the line $AC$, let $Z$ be the foot of the perpendicular from the point $A$ to the line $CD$, let $W$ be the foot of the perpendicular from the point $D$ to the line $AC$. Prove that $XY\parallel ZW$. Darij

2022 MIG, 9

Tags: geometry
A circle with area $\tfrac{36}{\pi}$ has the same perimeter as a square with what side length? $\textbf{(A) }\frac{9}{\pi}\qquad\textbf{(B) }3\qquad\textbf{(C) }\pi\qquad\textbf{(D) }6\qquad\textbf{(E) }\pi^2$

1990 IberoAmerican, 1

Let $f$ be a function defined for the non-negative integers, such that: a) $f(n)=0$ if $n=2^{j}-1$ for some $j \geq 0$. b) $f(n+1)=f(n)-1$ otherwise. i) Show that for every $n \geq 0$ there exists $k \geq 0$ such that $f(n)+n=2^{k}-1$. ii) Find $f(2^{1990})$.

2005 iTest, 4

How many multiples of $2005$ are factors of $(2005)^2$?

2012 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 825

Answer the following questions. (1) For $x\geq 0$, show that $x-\frac{x^3}{6}\leq \sin x\leq x.$ (2) For $x\geq 0$, show that $\frac{x^3}{3}-\frac{x^5}{30}\leq \int_0^x t\sin t\ dt\leq \frac{x^3}{3}.$ (3) Find the limit \[\lim_{x\rightarrow 0} \frac{\sin x-x\cos x}{x^3}.\]

1953 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 236

Prove that $n^2 + 8n + 15$ is not divisible by $n + 4$ for any positive integer $n$.

2024 Olympic Revenge, 5

Régis, Ed and Rafael are at the IMO. They are going to play a game in Bath, and there are $2^n$ houses in the city. Régis and Ed will team up against Rafael. The game operates as follows: First, Régis and Ed think on a strategy and then let Rafael know it. After this, Régis and Ed no longer communicate, and the game begins. Rafael decides on an order to visit the houses and then starts taking Régis to them in that order. At each house, except for the last one, Régis choose a number between $1$ and $n$ and places it in the house. In the last house, Rafael chooses a number from $1$ to $n$ and places it there. Afterwards, Ed sees all the houses and the numbers in them, and he must guess in which house Rafael placed the number. Ed is allowed $k$ guesses. What is the smallest $k$ for which there exists a strategy for Ed and Régis to ensure that Ed correctly guess the house where Rafael placed the number?

1989 National High School Mathematics League, 12

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$s,t\in\mathbb{R}$, then the minumum value of $(s+5-3|\cos t|)^2+(s-2|\sin t|)^2$ is________.

2005 Estonia Team Selection Test, 6

Let $\Gamma$ be a circle and let $d$ be a line such that $\Gamma$ and $d$ have no common points. Further, let $AB$ be a diameter of the circle $\Gamma$; assume that this diameter $AB$ is perpendicular to the line $d$, and the point $B$ is nearer to the line $d$ than the point $A$. Let $C$ be an arbitrary point on the circle $\Gamma$, different from the points $A$ and $B$. Let $D$ be the point of intersection of the lines $AC$ and $d$. One of the two tangents from the point $D$ to the circle $\Gamma$ touches this circle $\Gamma$ at a point $E$; hereby, we assume that the points $B$ and $E$ lie in the same halfplane with respect to the line $AC$. Denote by $F$ the point of intersection of the lines $BE$ and $d$. Let the line $AF$ intersect the circle $\Gamma$ at a point $G$, different from $A$. Prove that the reflection of the point $G$ in the line $AB$ lies on the line $CF$.

2017 Morocco TST-, 3

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$ and incenter $I$ and let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$. The points $D$, $E$, $F$ are selected on sides $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, $\overline{AB}$ such that $\overline{ID} \perp \overline{BC}$, $\overline{IE}\perp \overline{AI}$, and $\overline{IF}\perp \overline{AI}$. Suppose that the circumcircle of $\triangle AEF$ intersects $\Gamma$ at a point $X$ other than $A$. Prove that lines $XD$ and $AM$ meet on $\Gamma$. [i]Proposed by Evan Chen, Taiwan[/i]

2008 Brazil National Olympiad, 1

Let $ ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral and $ r$ and $ s$ the lines obtained reflecting $ AB$ with respect to the internal bisectors of $ \angle CAD$ and $ \angle CBD$, respectively. If $ P$ is the intersection of $ r$ and $ s$ and $ O$ is the center of the circumscribed circle of $ ABCD$, prove that $ OP$ is perpendicular to $ CD$.

2012 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 9

Tags: geometry
Let $O $, $O_1$, $O_2 $, $O_3$, $O_4$ be points such that $O_1$, $O$, $O_3$ and $O_2$, $O$, $O_4$ are collinear in that order, $OO_1 =1$, $OO_2 = 2$, $OO_3 =\sqrt2$, $OO_4 = 2$, and $\angle O_1OO_2 = 45^o$. Let $\omega_1$, $\omega_2$, $\omega_3$, $\omega_4$ be the circles with respective centers $O_1$, $O_2$ , $O_3$, $O_4$ that go through $O$. Let $A$ be the intersection of $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, $B$ be the intersection of $\omega_2$ and $\omega_3$, $C$ be the intersection of $\omega_3$ and $\omega_4$, and $D$ be the intersection of $\omega_4$ and $\omega_1$ with $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$ all distinct from $O$. What is the largest possible area of a convex quadrilateral $P_1P_2P_3P_4$ such that $P_i$ lies on $O_i$ and that $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$ all lie on its perimeter?

2025 CMIMC Algebra/NT, 2

I plotted the graphs $y=(x-0)^2, y=(x-5)^2, \ldots, y=(x-45)^2.$ I also draw a line $y=k,$ and notice that it intersects the parabolas at exactly $19$ distinct points. What is $k$?

2018 Ramnicean Hope, 3

Consider a complex number whose affix in the complex plane is situated on the first quadrant of the unit circle centered at origin. Then, the following inequality holds. $$ \sqrt{2} +\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2}} \le |1+z|+|1+z^2|+|1+z^4|\le 6 $$ [i]Costică Ambrinoc[/i]

2017 Switzerland - Final Round, 3

The main building of ETH Zurich is a rectangle divided into unit squares. Every side of a square is a wall, with certain walls having doors. The outer wall of the main building has no doors. A number of participants of the SMO have gathered in the main building lost. You can only move from one square to another through doors. We have indicates that there is a walkable path between every two squares of the main building. Cyril wants the participants to find each other again by having everyone on the same square leads. To do this, he can give them the following instructions via walkie-talkie: North, East, South or West. After each instruction, each participant simultaneously attempts a square in that direction to go. If there is no door in the corresponding wall, he remains standing. Show that Cyril can reach his goal after a finite number of directions, no matter which one square the participants at the beginning. [hide=original wording]Das Hauptgebäude der ETH Zürich ist ein in Einheitsquadrate unterteiltes Rechteck. Jede Seite eines Quadrates ist eine Wand, wobei gewisse Wände Türen haben. Die Aussenwand des Hauptgebäudes hat keine Türen. Eine Anzahl von Teilnehmern der SMO hat sich im Hauptgebäude verirrt. Sie können sich nur durch Türen von einem Quadrat zum anderen bewegen. Wir nehmen an, dass zwischen je zwei Quadraten des Hauptgebäudes ein begehbarer Weg existiert. Cyril möchte erreichen, dass sich die Teilnehmer wieder nden, indem er alle auf dasselbe Quadrat führt. Dazu kann er ihnen per Walkie-Talkie folgende Anweisungen geben: Nord, Ost, Süd oder West. Nach jeder Anweisung versucht jeder Teilnehmer gleichzeitig, ein Quadrat in diese Richtung zu gehen. Falls in der entsprechenden Wand keine Türe ist, bleibt er stehen. Zeige, dass Cyril sein Ziel nach endlich vielen Anweisungen erreichen kann, egal auf welchen Quadraten sich die Teilnehmer am Anfang benden. [/hide]

LMT Team Rounds 2010-20, 2020.S5

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For a positive integer $n$, let $\mathcal{D}(n)$ be the value obtained by, starting from the left, alternating between adding and subtracting the digits of $n$. For example, $\mathcal{D}(321)=3-2+1=2$, while $\mathcal{D}(40)=4-0=4$. Compute the value of the sum \[\sum_{n=1}^{100}\mathcal{D}(n)=\mathcal{D}(1)+\mathcal{D}(2)+\dots+\mathcal{D}(100).\]