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2021 Baltic Way, 13

Tags: geometry
Let $D$ be the foot of the $A$-altitude of an acute triangle $ABC$. The internal bisector of the angle $DAC$ intersects $BC$ at $K$. Let $L$ be the projection of $K$ onto $AC$. Let $M$ be the intersection point of $BL$ and $AD$. Let $P$ be the intersection point of $MC$ and $DL$. Prove that $PK \perp AB$.

2016 IFYM, Sozopol, 4

Circle $k$ passes through $A$ and intersects the sides of $\Delta ABC$ in $P,Q$, and $L$. Prove that: $\frac{S_{PQL}}{S_{ABC}}\leq \frac{1}{4} (\frac{PL}{AQ})^2$.

LMT Guts Rounds, 2020 F10

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$2020$ magicians are divided into groups of $2$ for the Lexington Magic Tournament. After every $5$ days, which is the duration of one match, teams are rearranged so no $2$ people are ever on the same team. If the longest tournament is $n$ days long, what is the value of $n?$ [i]Proposed by Ephram Chun[/i]

1951 AMC 12/AHSME, 21

Tags: inequalities
Given: $ x > 0, y > 0, x > y$ and $ z\not \equal{} 0$. The inequality which is not always correct is: $ \textbf{(A)}\ x \plus{} z > y \plus{} z \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ x \minus{} z > y \minus{} z \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ xz > yz$ $ \textbf{(D)}\ \frac {x}{z^2} > \frac {y}{z^2} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ xz^2 > yz^2$

1950 Putnam, A6

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Each coefficient $a_n$ of the power series \[a_0 + a_1 x + a_2 x^2 + a_3 x^3 + \cdots = f(x)\] has either the value of $1$ or the value $0.$ Prove the easier of the two assertions: (i) If $f(0.5)$ is a rational number, $f(x)$ is a rational function. (ii) If $f(0.5)$ is not a rational number, $f(x)$ is not a rational function.

2023 Thailand Mathematical Olympiad, 10

To celebrate the 20th Thailand Mathematical Olympiad (TMO), Ratchasima Witthayalai School put up flags around the Thao Suranari Monument so that [list=i] [*] Each flag is painted in exactly one color, and at least $2$ distinct colors are used. [*] The number of flags are odd. [*] Every flags are on a regular polygon such that each vertex has one flag. [*] Every flags with the same color are on a regular polygon. [/list] Prove that there are at least $3$ colors with the same amount of flags.

2008 F = Ma, 13

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A mass is attached to the wall by a spring of constant $k$. When the spring is at its natural length, the mass is given a certain initial velocity, resulting in oscillations of amplitude $A$. If the spring is replaced by a spring of constant $2k$, and the mass is given the same initial velocity, what is the amplitude of the resulting oscillation? (a) $\frac{1}{2}A$ (b) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}A$ (c) $\sqrt{2}A$ (d) $2A$ (e) $4A$

2018 Vietnam National Olympiad, 5

For two positive integers $n$ and $d$, let $S_n(d)$ be the set of all ordered $d$-tuples $(x_1,x_2,\dots ,x_d)$ that satisfy all of the following conditions: i. $x_i\in \{1,2,\dots ,n\}$ for every $i\in\{1,2,\dots ,d\}$; ii. $x_i\ne x_{i+1}$ for every $i\in\{1,2,\dots ,d-1\}$; iii. There does not exist $i,j,k,l\in\{1,2,\dots ,d\}$ such that $i<j<k<l$ and $x_i=x_k,\, x_j=x_l$; a. Compute $|S_3(5)|$ b. Prove that $|S_n(d)|>0$ if and only if $d\leq 2n-1$.

2025 Korea - Final Round, P1

Sequence $a_1, a_2, a_3, \cdots$ satisfies the following condition. [b](Condition)[/b] For all positive integer $n$, $\sum_{k=1}^{n}\frac{1}{2}\left(1 - (-1)^{\left[\frac{n}{k}\right]}\right)a_k=1$ holds. For a positive integer $m = 1001 \cdot 2^{2025}$, compute $a_m$.

PEN S Problems, 22

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The decimal expression of the natural number $a$ consists of $n$ digits, while that of $a^3$ consists of $m$ digits. Can $n+m$ be equal to $2001$?

1971 IMO, 1

Let \[ E_n=(a_1-a_2)(a_1-a_3)\ldots(a_1-a_n)+(a_2-a_1)(a_2-a_3)\ldots(a_2-a_n)+\ldots+(a_n-a_1)(a_n-a_2)\ldots(a_n-a_{n-1}). \] Let $S_n$ be the proposition that $E_n\ge0$ for all real $a_i$. Prove that $S_n$ is true for $n=3$ and $5$, but for no other $n>2$.

2005 Argentina National Olympiad, 4

We will say that a positive integer is a [i]winner [/i] if it can be written as the sum of a perfect square plus a perfect cube. For example, $33$ is a winner because $33=5^2+2^3$ . Gabriel chooses two positive integers, r and s, and Germán must find $2005$ positive integers $n$ such that for each $n$, the numbers $r+n$ and $s+n$ are winners. Prove that Germán can always achieve his goal.

1993 Poland - First Round, 12

Prove that the sums of the opposite dihedral angles of a tetrahedron are equal if and only if the sums of the opposite edges of this tetrahedron are equal.

2025 Caucasus Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: algebra
Anya and Vanya’s houses are located on the straight road. The distance between their houses is divided by a shop and a school into three equal parts. If Anya and Vanya leave their houses at the same time and walk towards each other, they will meet near the shop. If Anya rides a scooter, then her speed will increase by $150\,\text{m/min}$, and they will meet near the school. Find Vanya’s speed of walking.

2008 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 5

There are two shawls, one in the shape of a square, the other in the shape of a regular triangle, and their perimeters are the same. Is there a polyhedron that can be completely pasted over with these two shawls without overlap (shawls can be bent, but not cut)? (S. Markelov).

2011 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Each rational number is painted either white or red. Call such a coloring of the rationals [i]sanferminera[/i] if for any distinct rationals numbers $x$ and $y$ satisfying one of the following three conditions: [list=1][*]$xy=1$, [*]$x+y=0$, [*]$x+y=1$,[/list]we have $x$ and $y$ painted different colors. How many sanferminera colorings are there?

1999 Italy TST, 1

Prove that for any prime number $p$ the equation $2^p+3^p=a^n$ has no solution $(a,n)$ in integers greater than $1$.

2004 CentroAmerican, 2

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezium such that $AB||CD$ and $AB+CD=AD$. Let $P$ be the point on $AD$ such that $AP=AB$ and $PD=CD$. $a)$ Prove that $\angle BPC=90^{\circ}$. $b)$ $Q$ is the midpoint of $BC$ and $R$ is the point of intersection between the line $AD$ and the circle passing through the points $B,A$ and $Q$. Show that the points $B,P,R$ and $C$ are concyclic.

1977 Chisinau City MO, 137

Determine the angles of a triangle in which the median, bisector and altitude, drawn from one vertex, divide this angle into four equal parts.

2020 Turkey EGMO TST, 3

There are $33!$ empty boxes labeled from $1$ to $33!$. In every move, we find the empty box with the smallest label, then we transfer $1$ ball from every box with a smaller label and we add an additional $1$ ball to that box. Find the smallest labeled non-empty box and the number of the balls in it after $33!$ moves.

1999 Slovenia National Olympiad, Problem 2

Consider the polynomial $p(x)=x^{1999}+2x^{1998}+3x^{1997}+\ldots+2000$. Find a nonzero polynomial whose roots are the reciprocal values of the roots of $p(x)$.

2024 LMT Fall, 17

Tags: guts , algebra
Suppose $x$, $y$, $z$ are pairwise distinct real numbers satisfying \[ x^2+3y =y^2 +3z = z^2+3x. \]Find $(x+y)(y+z)(z+x)$.

2001 China Team Selection Test, 2

If the sum of all positive divisors (including itself) of a positive integer $n$ is $2n$, then $n$ is called a perfect number. For example, the sum of the positive divisors of 6 is $1 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 2 \times 6$, hence 6 is a perfect number. Prove: There does not exist a perfect number of the form $p^a q^b r^c$, where $a, b, c$ are positive integers, and $p, q, r$ are odd primes.

2005 Switzerland - Final Round, 4

Determine all sets $M$ of natural numbers such that for every two (not necessarily different) elements $a, b$ from $M$ , $$\frac{a + b}{gcd(a, b)}$$ lies in $M$.

2009 Paraguay Mathematical Olympiad, 5

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In a triangle $ABC$, let $I$ be its incenter. The distance from $I$ to the segment $BC$ is $4 cm$ and the distance from that point to vertex $B$ is $12 cm$. Let $D$ be a point in the plane region between segments $AB$ and $BC$ such that $D$ is the center of a circumference that is tangent to lines $AB$ and $BC$ and passes through $I$. Find all possible values of the length $BD$.