Olympiad problems

2020 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests-Serbia, 3#

Tags: Inequality , TST

Given are real numbers $a_1, a_2,...,a_{101}$ from the interval $[-2,10]$ such that their sum is $0$. Prove that the sum of their squares is smaller than $2020$.

2024 ELMO Shortlist, A3

Tags: algebra , ELMO Shortlist , functional equation

Find all functions $f : \mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ such that for all real numbers $x$ and $y$, $$f(x+f(y))+xy=f(x)f(y)+f(x)+y.$$ [i]Andrew Carratu[/i]

2005 Thailand Mathematical Olympiad, 8

Tags: combinatorics , algebra , Sum

For each subset $T$ of $S = \{1, 2, ... , 7\}$, the result $r(T)$ of T is computed as follows: the elements of $T$ are written, largest to smallest, and alternating signs $(+, -)$ starting with $+$ are put in front of each number. The value of the resulting expression is$ r(T)$. (For example, for $T =\{2, 4, 7\}$, we have $r(T) = +7 - 4 + 2 = 5$.) Compute the sum of $r(T)$ as $T$ ranges over all subsets of $S$.

2021 Alibaba Global Math Competition, 10

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , inequalities , college contests

In $\mathbb{R}^3$, for a rectangular box $\Delta$, let $10\Delta$ be the box with the same center as $\Delta$ but dilated by $10$. For example, if $\Delta$ is an $1 \times 1 \times 10$ box (hence with Lebesgue measure $10$), then $10\Delta$ is the $10 \times 10 \times 100$ box with the same center and orientation as $\Delta$. \medskip If two rectangular boxes $\Delta_1$ and $\Delta_2$ satisfy $\Delta_1 \subset 10\Delta_2$ and $\Delta_2 \subset 10 \Delta_1$, we say that they are [i]almost identical[/i]. Find the largest real number $a$ such that the following holds for some $C=C(a)>0$: For every positive integer $N$ and every collection $S$ of $1 \times 1 \times N$ boxes in $\mathbb{R}^3$, assuming that (i) $\vert S\vert=N$, (ii) every pair of boxes $(\Delta_1,\Delta_2)$ taken from $S$ are not almost identical, and (iii) the long edge of each box in $S$ forms an angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$ against the $xy$-plane. Then the volume \[\left\vert \bigcup_{\Delta \in S} \Delta\right\vert \ge CN^a.\]

2010 JBMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , parallelogram , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be acute-angled triangle . A circle $\omega_1(O_1,R_1)$ passes through points $B$ and $C$ and meets the sides $AB$ and $AC$ at points $D$ and $E$ ,respectively . Let $\omega_2(O_2,R_2)$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ADE$ . Prove that $O_1O_2$ is equal to the circumradius of triangle $ABC$ .

V Soros Olympiad 1998 - 99 (Russia), 9.5

Tags: geometry , Locus , isosceles

An angle with vertex $A$ is given on the plane. Points $K$ and $P$ are selected on its sides so that $AK + AP = a$, where $a$ is a given segment. Let $M$ be a point on the plane such that the triangle $KPM$ is isosceles with the base $KP$ and the angle at the vertex $M$ equal to the given angle. Find the locus of points $M$ (as $K$ and $P$ move).

2005 IMO Shortlist, 4

Tags: factorial , modular arithmetic , number theory , Divisibility , exponential , IMO Shortlist , Chinese Remainder Theorem

Find all positive integers $ n$ such that there exists a unique integer $ a$ such that $ 0\leq a < n!$ with the following property: \[ n!\mid a^n \plus{} 1 \] [i]Proposed by Carlos Caicedo, Colombia[/i]

2011 India IMO Training Camp, 2

Tags: inequalities , algebra , polynomial , IMO Shortlist , Hi

Let the real numbers $a,b,c,d$ satisfy the relations $a+b+c+d=6$ and $a^2+b^2+c^2+d^2=12.$ Prove that \[36 \leq 4 \left(a^3+b^3+c^3+d^3\right) - \left(a^4+b^4+c^4+d^4 \right) \leq 48.\] [i]Proposed by Nazar Serdyuk, Ukraine[/i]

1979 Bulgaria National Olympiad, Problem 2

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , tetrahedron

Points $P,Q,R,S$ are taken on respective edges $AC$, $AB$, $BD$, and $CD$ of a tetrahedron $ABCD$ so that $PR$ and $QS$ intersect at point $N$ and $PS$ and $QR$ intersect at point $M$. The line $MN$ meets the plane $ABC$ at point $L$. Prove that the lines $AL$, $BP$, and $CQ$ are concurrent.

2008 Princeton University Math Competition, A7

Tags: number theory

Find the smallest positive integer $n$ such that $32^n = 167x + 2$ for some integer $x$

2006 Singapore Senior Math Olympiad, 3

Tags: tangent circles , geometry , angle bisector

Two circles are tangent to each other internally at a point $T$. Let the chord $AB$ of the larger circle be tangent to the smaller circle at a point $P$. Prove that the line TP bisects $\angle ATB$.

1988 IMO Longlists, 27

Tags: trigonometry , algebra , polynomial , Vieta , function , algebra unsolved

Assuming that the roots of $x^3 + p \cdot x^2 + q \cdot x + r = 0$ are real and positive, find a relation between $p,q$ and $r$ which gives a necessary condition for the roots to be exactly the cosines of the three angles of a triangle.

2002 Stanford Mathematics Tournament, 2

Tags: geometry , rectangle , ratio

Upon cutting a certain rectangle in half, you obtain two rectangles that are scaled down versions of the original. What is the ratio of the longer side length to the shorter side length?

2000 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 7

Tags: function

Is there any function $ f : \mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ satisfying following conditions: $1) f(0) = 1$ $2) f(x+f(y)) = f(x+y) + 1$, for all $x,y \to\mathbb{R} $ $3)$ there exist rational, but not integer $x_0$, such $f(x_0)$ is integer

1964 IMO, 6

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , tetrahedron , analytic geometry , IMO , IMO 1964

In tetrahedron $ABCD$, vertex $D$ is connected with $D_0$, the centrod if $\triangle ABC$. Line parallel to $DD_0$ are drawn through $A,B$ and $C$. These lines intersect the planes $BCD, CAD$ and $ABD$ in points $A_2, B_1,$ and $C_1$, respectively. Prove that the volume of $ABCD$ is one third the volume of $A_1B_1C_1D_0$. Is the result if point $D_o$ is selected anywhere within $\triangle ABC$?

2015 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , concurrency , concurrent , midpoint

Let $BM$ be a median of nonisosceles right-angled triangle $ABC$ ($\angle B = 90^o$), and $Ha, Hc$ be the orthocenters of triangles $ABM, CBM$ respectively. Prove that lines $AH_c$ and $CH_a$ meet on the medial line of triangle $ABC$. (D. Svhetsov)

1997 All-Russian Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry proposed , geometry

Two circles intersect at $A$ and $B$. A line through $A$ meets the first circle again at $C$ and the second circle again at $D$. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $BD$ not containing $A$, and let $K$ be the midpoint of the segment $CD$. Show that $\angle MKN =\pi/2$. (You may assume that $C$ and $D$ lie on opposite sides of $A$.) [i]D. Tereshin[/i]

1999 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: algebra , polynomial , algebra unsolved

Two polynomials $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ with real coefficients are called similar if there exist nonzero real number a such that $f(x) = q \cdot g(x)$ for all $x \in R$. [b]I.[/b] Show that there exists a polynomial $P(x)$ of degree 1999 with real coefficients which satisfies the condition: $(P(x))^2 - 4$ and $(P'(x))^2 \cdot (x^2-4)$ are similar. [b]II.[/b] How many polynomials of degree 1999 are there which have above mentioned property.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 485

Tags: calculus , integration , geometry , inequalities , function , logarithms , trigonometry

In the $x$-$y$ plane, for the origin $ O$, given an isosceles triangle $ OAB$ with $ AO \equal{} AB$ such that $ A$ is on the first quadrant and $ B$ is on the $ x$ axis. Denote the area by $ s$. Find the area of the common part of the traingle and the region expressed by the inequality $ xy\leq 1$ to give the area as the function of $ s$.

2020 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: maximum value , combinatorics

Let $a_1,a_2,\dots, a_{17}$ be a permutation of $1,2,\dots, 17$ such that $(a_1-a_2)(a_2-a_3)\dots(a_{17}-a_1)=2^n$ . Find the maximum possible value of positive integer $n$ .

1988 Nordic, 3

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , sphere

Two concentric spheres have radii $r$ and $R,r < R$. We try to select points $A, B$ and $C$ on the surface of the larger sphere such that all sides of the triangle $ABC$ would be tangent to the surface of the smaller sphere. Show that the points can be selected if and only if $R \le 2r$.

2024 May Olympiad, 2

Tags: number theory

A number is [i]special[/i] if its tens digit is $9$. For example, $499$ and $1092$ are special, but $509$ is not. Diego has several cards. On each of them, he wrote a special number (he may write the same number on more than one card). When he adds up the numbers on the cards, the total is $2024$. What is the smallest number of cards Diego can have?

2024 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 8

Tags: geometry , quadrilateral

Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral $\angle B = \angle D$ and $AD = CD$. The incircle of triangle $ABC$ touches the sides $BC$ and $AB$ at points $E$ and $F$ respectively. Prove that the midpoints of segments $AC, BD, AE,$ and $CF$ are concyclic.

2020 Hong Kong TST, 6

Tags: combinatorics

For a sequence with some ones and zeros, we count the number of continuous runs of equal digits in it. (For example the sequence $011001010$ has $7$ continuous runs: $0,11,00,1,0,1,0$.) Find the sum of the number of all continuous runs for all possible sequences with $2019$ ones and $2019$ zeros.

1997 Canadian Open Math Challenge, 10

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Consider the ten numbers $ar, ar^2, ar^3, ... , ar^{10}$. If their sum is 18 and the sum of their reciprocals is 6, determine their product.