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2015 Baltic Way, 1

For $n\geq 2$ , an equilateral triangle is divided into $n^2$ congruent smaller equilateral triangles. Detemine all ways in which real numbers can be assigned to the $\frac{(n+1)(n+2)}{2}$ vertices so that three such numbers sum to zero whenever the three vertices form a triangle with edges parallel to the sides of the big triangle.

1971 IMO Longlists, 50

Let $P_1$ be a convex polyhedron with vertices $A_1,A_2,\ldots,A_9$. Let $P_i$ be the polyhedron obtained from $P_1$ by a translation that moves $A_1$ to $A_i$. Prove that at least two of the polyhedra $P_1,P_2,\ldots,P_9$ have an interior point in common.

2020 IMO Shortlist, G9

Prove that there exists a positive constant $c$ such that the following statement is true: Consider an integer $n > 1$, and a set $\mathcal S$ of $n$ points in the plane such that the distance between any two different points in $\mathcal S$ is at least 1. It follows that there is a line $\ell$ separating $\mathcal S$ such that the distance from any point of $\mathcal S$ to $\ell$ is at least $cn^{-1/3}$. (A line $\ell$ separates a set of points S if some segment joining two points in $\mathcal S$ crosses $\ell$.) [i]Note. Weaker results with $cn^{-1/3}$ replaced by $cn^{-\alpha}$ may be awarded points depending on the value of the constant $\alpha > 1/3$.[/i] [i]Proposed by Ting-Feng Lin and Hung-Hsun Hans Yu, Taiwan[/i]

2002 IMO Shortlist, 6

Let $n\geq3$ be a positive integer. Let $C_1,C_2,C_3,\ldots,C_n$ be unit circles in the plane, with centres $O_1,O_2,O_3,\ldots,O_n$ respectively. If no line meets more than two of the circles, prove that \[ \sum\limits^{}_{1\leq i<j\leq n}{1\over O_iO_j}\leq{(n-1)\pi\over 4}. \]

2004 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 5

Determine for which natural numbers $n$ you can cover a $2n \times 2n$ chessboard with non-overlapping $L$ pieces. An $L$ piece covers four spaces and has appearance like the letter $L$. The piece may be rotated and mirrored at will.

2000 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 10.4

For what smallest $n$ can a $n \times n$ square be cut into squares $40 \times 40$ and $49 \times 49$ so that squares of both types are present?

2014 Hanoi Open Mathematics Competitions, 2

How many diagonals does $11$-sided convex polygon have?

2008 Postal Coaching, 6

Suppose $n$ straight lines are in the plane so that there exist seven points such that any of these line passes through at least three of these points. Find the largest possible value of $n$.

1982 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 3

In the plane with coordinates $x,y$, find an example of a convex set $M$ that contains infinitely many lattice points (i.e. points with integer coordinates), but at the same time only finitely many lattice points from $M$ lie on each line in that plane.

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly VII, 2023.1

Let's call a corner the figure that is obtained by removing one cell from a $2 \times 2$ square. Cut the $6 \times 6$ square into corners so that no two of them form a $2 \times 3$ or $3 \times 2$ rectangle together.

2016 Tournament Of Towns, 3

Rectangle $p*q,$ where $p,q$ are relatively coprime positive integers with $p <q$ is divided into squares $1*1$.Diagonal which goes from lowest left vertice to highest right cuts triangles from some squares.Find sum of perimeters of all such triangles.

2012 Tournament of Towns, 6

We attempt to cover the plane with an infi nite sequence of rectangles, overlapping allowed. (a) Is the task always possible if the area of the $n$th rectangle is $n^2$ for each $n$? (b) Is the task always possible if each rectangle is a square, and for any number $N$, there exist squares with total area greater than $N$?

2016 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Kostya and Sergey play a game on a white strip of length 2016 cells. Kostya (he plays first) in one move should paint black over two neighboring white cells. Sergey should paint either one white cell either three neighboring white cells. It is forbidden to make a move, after which a white cell is formed the doesn't having any white neighbors. Loses the one that can make no other move. However, if all cells are painted, then Kostya wins. Who will win if he plays the right game (has a winning strategy)?

1994 IMO Shortlist, 7

Let $ n > 2$. Show that there is a set of $ 2^{n-1}$ points in the plane, no three collinear such that no $ 2n$ form a convex $ 2n$-gon.

1982 IMO Longlists, 48

Given a finite sequence of complex numbers $c_1, c_2, \ldots , c_n$, show that there exists an integer $k$ ($1 \leq k \leq n$) such that for every finite sequence $a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_n$ of real numbers with $1 \geq a_1 \geq a_2 \geq \cdots \geq a_n \geq 0$, the following inequality holds: \[\left| \sum_{m=1}^n a_mc_m \right| \leq \left| \sum_{m=1}^k c_m \right|.\]

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2011.5

Inside a square of side $16$ are placed $1000$ points. Show that it is possible to put a equilateral triangle of side $2\sqrt3$ in the plane so that it covers at least $16$ of these points.

Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 2009.G1.6

Sebastian has a certain number of rectangles with areas that sum up to 3 and with side lengths all less than or equal to $1$. Demonstrate that with each of these rectangles it is possible to cover a square with side $1$ in such a way that the sides of the rectangles are parallel to the sides of the square. [b]Note:[/b] The rectangles can overlap and they can protrude over the sides of the square.

1994 Chile National Olympiad, 4

Consider a box of dimensions $10$ cm $\times 16$ cm $\times 1$ cm. Determine the maximum number of balls of diameter $ 1$ cm that the box can contain.

2025 Romania National Olympiad, 2

Let $n$ be a positive integer. For a set of points in the plane $M$, we call $2$ distinct points $A,B \in M$ [i]connected[/i] if the line $AB$ contains exactly $n+1$ points from $M$. Find the minimum value of a positive integer $m$ such that there exists a set $M$ of $m$ points in the plane with the property that any point $A \in M$ is connected with exactly $2n$ other points from $M$.

1998 Tournament Of Towns, 2

John and Mary each have a white $8 \times 8$ square divided into $1 \times 1$ cells. They have painted an equal number of cells on their respective squares in blue. Prove that one can cut up each of the two squares into $2 \times 1 $ dominoes so that it is possible to reassemble John's dominoes into a new square and Mary's dominoes into another square with the same pattern of blue cells. (A Shapovalov)

2007 JBMO Shortlist, 2

Given are $50$ points in the plane, no three of them belonging to a same line. Each of these points is colored using one of four given colors. Prove that there is a color and at least $130$ scalene triangles with vertices of that color.

1994 Tuymaada Olympiad, 8

Prove that in space there is a sphere containing exactly $1994$ points with integer coordinates.

1985 Brazil National Olympiad, 2

Given $n$ points in the plane, show that we can always find three which give an angle $\le \pi / n$.

2023 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, P2, 3

Alice and Bob play a game, in which they take turns drawing segments of length $1$ in the Euclidean plane. Alice begins, drawing the first segment, and from then on, each segment must start at the endpoint of the previous segment. It is not permitted to draw the segment lying over the preceding one. If the new segment shares at least one point - except for its starting point - with one of the previously drawn segments, one has lost. a) Show that both Alice and Bob could force the game to end, if they don’t care who wins. b) Is there a winning strategy for one of them?

2024 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 5

There are $100$ points of general position marked on the plane (i.e. no three lie on the same straight line). Prove that it is possible to select three marked points $A, B, C$ so that for any point $D$ of the remaining $97$ marked points, the lines $AD$ and $CD$ would not contain points lying inside the triangle $ABC$.