Olympiad problems

2018 Costa Rica - Final Round, F3

Tags: function , algebra

Consider a function $f: R \to R$ that fulfills the following two properties: $f$ is periodic of period $5$ (that is, for all $x\in R$, $f (x + 5) = f (x)$), and by restricting $f$ to the interval $[-2,3]$, $f$ coincides to $x^2$. Determine the value of $f(2018).$

2024 New Zealand MO, 2

Tags: arithmetic sequence , algebra

Consider the sequence $a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\ldots$ defined by $a_{1}=2024^{2024}$ and for each positive integer $n$, $$a_{n+1}=\left|a_{n}-\sqrt{2}\right|.$$ Prove that there exists an integer $k$ such that $a_{k+2}=a_k$. [i]Here [/i]$\left|x\right|$[i] denotes the absolute value of [/i]$x$.

Today's calculation of integrals, 880

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , limit , geometric transformation , rotation , geometry

For $a>2$, let $f(t)=\frac{\sin ^ 2 at+t^2}{at\sin at},\ g(t)=\frac{\sin ^ 2 at-t^2}{at\sin at}\ \left(0<|t|<\frac{\pi}{2a}\right)$ and let $C: x^2-y^2=\frac{4}{a^2}\ \left(x\geq \frac{2}{a}\right).$ Answer the questions as follows. (1) Show that the point $(f(t),\ g(t))$ lies on the curve $C$. (2) Find the normal line of the curve $C$ at the point $\left(\lim_{t\rightarrow 0} f(t),\ \lim_{t\rightarrow 0} g(t)\right).$ (3) Let $V(a)$ be the volume of the solid generated by a rotation of the part enclosed by the curve $C$, the nornal line found in (2) and the $x$-axis. Express $V(a)$ in terms of $a$, then find $\lim_{a\to\infty} V(a)$.

2019 Serbia National Math Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry

Let $k$ be the circle inscribed in convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. Lines $AD$ and $BC$ meet at $P$ ,and circumcircles of $\triangle PAB$ and $\triangle PCD$ meet in $X$ . Prove that tangents from $X$ to $k$ form equal angles with lines $AX$ and $CX$ .

2024 Indonesia TST, A

Tags: algebra , polynomial

Find all second degree polynomials $P(x)$ such that for all $a \in\mathbb{R} , a \geq 1$, then $P(a^2+a) \geq a.P(a+1)$

1992 Putnam, A6

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , sphere , probability , tetrahedron , symmetry , geometric transformation

Four points are chosen at random on the surface of a sphere. What is the probability that the center of the sphere lies inside the tetrahedron whose vertices are at the four points?

2017 Mathematical Talent Reward Programme, MCQ: P 1

Tags: equation , algebra

The number of real solutions of the equation $\left(\frac{9}{10}\right)^x=-3+x-x^2$ is [list=1] [*] 2 [*] 0 [*] 1 [*] None of these [/list]

1998 Bosnia and Herzegovina Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , orthogonal projection

Angle bisectors of angles by vertices $A$, $B$ and $C$ in triangle $ABC$ intersect opposing sides in points $A_1$, $B_1$ and $C_1$, respectively. Let $M$ be an arbitrary point on one of the lines $A_1B_1$, $B_1C_1$ and $C_1A_1$. Let $M_1$, $M_2$ and $M_3$ be orthogonal projections of point $M$ on lines $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively. Prove that one of the lines $MM_1$, $MM_2$ and $MM_3$ is equal to sum of other two

2011 Portugal MO, 6

Tags: number theory , consecutive

The number $1000$ can be written as the sum of $16$ consecutive natural numbers: $$1000 = 55 + 56 + ... + 70.$$ Determines all natural numbers that cannot be written as the sum of two or more consecutive natural numbers .

1972 All Soviet Union Mathematical Olympiad, 160

Tags: combinatorial geometry

Given $50$ segments on the line. Prove that one of the following statements is valid: 1. Some $8$ segments have the common point. 2. Some $8$ segments do not intersect each other.

1971 Miklós Schweitzer, 7

Tags: combinatorics

Let $ n \geq 2$ be an integer, let $ S$ be a set of $ n$ elements, and let $ A_i , \; 1\leq i \leq m$, be distinct subsets of $ S$ of size at least $ 2$ such that \[ A_i \cap A_j \not\equal{} \emptyset, A_i \cap A_k \not\equal{} \emptyset, A_j \cap A_k \not\equal{} \emptyset, \;\textrm{imply}\ \;A_i \cap A_j \cap A_k \not\equal{} \emptyset \ .\] Show that $ m \leq 2^{n\minus{}1}\minus{}1$. [i]P. Erdos[/i]

2017 Taiwan TST Round 2, 2

Tags: inequalities

Let $a,b,c,d$ be positive real numbers satisfying $a+b+c+d=4$. Prove that $$\frac{a^2}{b}+\frac{b^2}{c}+\frac{c^2}{d}+\frac{d^2}{a}\geq 4+(a-d)^2$$

2010 Danube Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry

Determine all integer numbers $n\ge 3$ such that the regular $n$-gon can be decomposed into isosceles triangles by non-intersecting diagonals.

1993 Poland - Second Round, 2

Tags: geometry , fixed , fixed point , concurrency

Let be given a circle with center $O$ and a point $P$ outside the circle. A line $l$ passes through $P$ and cuts the circle at $A$ and $B$. Let $C$ be the point symmetric to $A$ with respect to $OP$, and let $m$ be the line $BC$. Prove that all lines $m$ have a common point as $l$ varies.

2017 ISI Entrance Examination, 4

Tags: geometry

Let $S$ be a square formed by the four vertices $(1,1),(1.-1),(-1,1)$ and $(-1,-1)$. Let the region $R$ be the set of points inside $S$ which are closer to the center than any of the four sides. Find the area of the region $R$.

2015 Online Math Open Problems, 14

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Let $ABCD$ be a square with side length $2015$. A disk with unit radius is packed neatly inside corner $A$ (i.e. tangent to both $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AD}$). Alice kicks the disk, which bounces off $\overline{CD}$, $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{AB}$, $\overline{DA}$, $\overline{DC}$ in that order, before landing neatly into corner $B$. What is the total distance the center of the disk travelled? [i]Proposed by Evan Chen[/i]

2004 Regional Olympiad - Republic of Srpska, 4

Tags: combinatorics

An $8\times8$ chessboard is completely tiled by $2\times1$ dominoes. Prove that there exist a king's tour of that chessboard such that every cell of the board is visited exactly once and such that king goes domino by domino, i.e. if king moves to the first cell of a domino, it must move to another cell in the next move. (King doesn't have to come back to the initial cell. King is an usual chess piece.)

2011 Akdeniz University MO, 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with $H$ orthocenter, $O$ circumcenter. $[AH]$'s perpendicular bisector intersects with $[AB]$ and $[AC]$ at $D$ and $E$ respectively. Prove that $$\angle ADE =\angle BDO$$

2017 Estonia Team Selection Test, 7

Tags: combinatorics , square table , table

Let $n$ be a positive integer. In how many ways can an $n \times n$ table be filled with integers from $0$ to $5$ such that a) the sum of each row is divisible by $2$ and the sum of each column is divisible by $3$ b) the sum of each row is divisible by $2$, the sum of each column is divisible by $3$ and the sum of each of the two diagonals is divisible by $6$?

The Golden Digits 2024, P2

Tags: geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $P$ a point in its interior. Circle $\Gamma_A$ is considered such that it is tangent to rays $(PB$ and $(PC$. Define similarly $\Gamma_B$ and $\Gamma_C$. Let $\ell_A\neq PA$ be the other common internal tangent of $\Gamma_B$ and $\Gamma_C$. Prove that $\ell_A$, $\ell_B$ and $\ell_C$ meet at a point. [i]Proposed by Andrei Vila[/i]

2007 Princeton University Math Competition, 3

Tags: geometry , analytic geometry , quadratic , calculus , integration , algebra , quadratic formula

For how many rational numbers $p$ is the area of the triangle formed by the intercepts and vertex of $f(x) = -x^2+4px-p+1$ an integer?

2006 Baltic Way, 8

Tags: induction , combinatorics

The director has found out that six conspiracies have been set up in his department, each of them involving exactly $3$ persons. Prove that the director can split the department in two laboratories so that none of the conspirative groups is entirely in the same laboratory.

1992 Baltic Way, 1

Tags: number theory

Let $p,q$ be two consecutive odd prime numbers. Prove that $p+q$ is a product of at least $3$ natural numbers greater than $1$ (not necessarily different).

2023 Durer Math Competition Finals, 2

Tags: number theory

When Andris entered the room, there were the numbers $3$ and $24$ on the board. In one step, if there are the (not necessarily different) numbers $k$ and $n$ on the board already, then Andris can write the number$ kn + k + n$ on the board, too. a) Can Andris write the number $9999999$ on the board after a few moves? b) What if he wants to get $99999999$? c) And what about $48999999$?

2017 AMC 10, 11

Tags: ratio

At Typico High School, $60\%$ of the students like dancing, and the rest dislike it. Of those who like dancing, $80\%$ say that they like it, and the rest say that they dislike it. Of those who dislike dancing, $90\%$ say that they dislike it, and the rest say that they like it. What fraction of students who say they dislike dancing actually like it? $\textbf{(A) } 10\%\qquad \textbf{(B) } 12\%\qquad \textbf{(C) } 20\%\qquad \textbf{(D) } 25\%\qquad \textbf{(E) } 33\frac{1}{3}\%$