Olympiad problems

2018 Thailand TST, 1

Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon such that $AB=BC=CD$, $\angle{EAB}=\angle{BCD}$, and $\angle{EDC}=\angle{CBA}$. Prove that the perpendicular line from $E$ to $BC$ and the line segments $AC$ and $BD$ are concurrent.

1987 Polish MO Finals, 2

Tags: combinatorial geometry , combinatorics , geometry , arcs

A regular $n$-gon is inscribed in a circle radius $1$. Let $X$ be the set of all arcs $PQ$, where $P, Q$ are distinct vertices of the $n$-gon. $5$ elements $L_1, L_2, ... , L_5$ of $X$ are chosen at random (so two or more of the $L_i$ can be the same). Show that the expected length of $L_1 \cap L_2 \cap L_3 \cap L_4 \cap L_5$ is independent of $n$.

2015 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik Germany, 1

Tags: geometry , polygon , bundeswettbewerb , Germany

Twelve 1-Euro-coins are laid flat on a table, such that their midpoints form a regular $12$-gon. Adjacent coins are tangent to each other. Prove that it is possible to put another seven such coins into the interior of the ring of the twelve coins.

2021 MOAA, 11

Tags: MOAA 2021 , team

Find the product of all possible real values for $k$ such that the system of equations $$x^2+y^2= 80$$ $$x^2+y^2= k+2x-8y$$ has exactly one real solution $(x,y)$. [i]Proposed by Nathan Xiong[/i]

1995 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 4

Tags: combinatorics , circles , square , combinatorial geometry

A number of unit discs are given inside a square of side $100$ such that (i) no two of the discs have a common interior point, and (ii) every segment of length $10$, lying entirely within the square, meets at least one disc. Prove that there are at least $400$ discs in the square.

2005 Unirea, 3

Tags: real analysis , real analysis unsolved

$a_1=b_1=1$ $a_{n+1}=b_n+\frac{1}{n}$ $b_{n+1}=a_n-\frac{1}{n}$ Prove that $a_n$, $b_n$ is not convergent, but $a_nb_n$ is convergent Laurentin Panaitopol

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2021.5

Tags: geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle. Let $A_1$ be the midpoint of the arc $BC$ which contain the point $A$. Let $A_2$ and $A_3$ be the foot(s) of the perpendicular(s) of the point $A_1$ to the lines $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Define $B_2,B_3,C_2,C_3$ analogously. a) Prove that the line $A_2A_3$ cuts $BC$ in the midpoint. b) Prove that the lines $A_2A_3,B_2B_3$ and $C_2C_3$ are concurrents.

2024 LMT Fall, 12

Tags: team

Eddie assigns each of Jason, Jerry, and Jonathan a different positive integer. The three are each perfectly logical and currently know that their numbers are distinct but don't know each other's numbers. Additionally, if one of them knows the answer to the question they will say so immediately. They have the following conversation listed below in chronological order: [list] [*] Eddie: Does anyone know who has the smallest number? [*] Jason, Jerry, Jonathan (at the same time): I'm not sure. [*] Jonathan: Now I know who has the smallest number. [*] Eddie: Does anyone know who has the largest number? [*] Jason, Jonathan, Jerry (at the same time): I'm not sure. [*] Jerry: Now I know who has the largest number. [*] Jason: Wow, our numbers are in an geometric sequence! [/list] Find the sum of their numbers.

2007 Croatia Team Selection Test, 8

Tags: number theory unsolved , number theory

Positive integers $x>1$ and $y$ satisfy an equation $2x^2-1=y^{15}$. Prove that 5 divides $x$.

2014 District Olympiad, 1

Tags: conics , ellipse , complex numbers , algebra proposed , algebra

Solve for $z\in \mathbb{C}$ the equation : \[ |z-|z+1||=|z+|z-1|| \]

2018 CHKMO, 1

Tags: algebra

The sequence $\{x_n\}$ is defined by $x_1=5$ and $x_{k+1}=x_k^2-3x_k+3$ for $k=1,2,3\cdots$. Prove that $x_k>3^{2^{k-1}}$ for any positive integer $k$.

1991 Romania Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: quadratics , number theory proposed , number theory

Suppose that $ a,b$ are positive integers for which $ A\equal{}\frac{a\plus{}1}{b}\plus{}\frac{b}{a}$ is an integer.Prove that $ A\equal{}3$.

2014 Serbia JBMO TST, 3

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , circumcircle

Consider parallelogram $ABCD$, with acute angle at $A$, $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $E$. Circumscribed circle of triangle $ACD$ intersects $AB$, $BC$ and $BD$ at $K$, $L$ and $P$ (in that order). Then, circumscribed circle of triangle $CEL$ intersects $BD$ at $M$. Prove that: $$KD*KM=KL*PC$$

2015 Iran MO (3rd round), 1

Tags: number theory , algebra

Prove that there are infinitely natural numbers $n$ such that $n$ can't be written as a sum of two positive integers with prime factors less than $1394$.

2024 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry

Inside triangle $ ABC $, a point $ D $ is chosen such that $ \angle ADB = \angle ADC $. The rays $ BD $ and $ CD $ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ ABC $ at points $ E $ and $ F $, respectively. On segment $ EF $, points $ K $ and $ L $ are chosen such that \linebreak $ \angle AKD = 180^\circ - \angle ACB $ and $ \angle ALD = 180^\circ - \angle ABC $, with segments $ EL $ and $ FK $ \linebreak not intersecting line $ AD $. Prove that $ AK = AL $. [i]Proposed by Matthew Kurskyi[/i]

2014 Turkey MO (2nd round), 6

Tags: inequalities , combinatorics proposed , combinatorics

$5$ airway companies operate in a country consisting of $36$ cities. Between any pair of cities exactly one company operates two way flights. If some air company operates between cities $A, B$ and $B, C$ we say that the triple $A, B, C$ is [i]properly-connected[/i]. Determine the largest possible value of $k$ such that no matter how these flights are arranged there are at least $k$ properly-connected triples.

2014 Online Math Open Problems, 14

Tags: Online Math Open , geometry , incenter , inradius , Pythagorean Theorem , congruent triangles

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and $AB = 1400$, $AC = 1800$, $BC = 2014$. The circle centered at $I$ passing through $A$ intersects line $BC$ at two points $X$ and $Y$. Compute the length $XY$. [i]Proposed by Evan Chen[/i]

2009 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry proposed , geometry

Quadrilateral $ABCD$ inscribed in circle with center $O$. Let lines $AD$ and $BC$ intersects at $M$, lines $AB$ and $CD$- at $N$, lines $AC$ and $BD$ -at $P$, lines $OP$ and $MN$ at $K$. Proved that $ \angle AKP = \angle PKC$. As I know, this problem was very short solution by polars, but in olympiad for this solution gives maximum 4 balls (in marking schemes written, that needs to prove all theorems about properties of polars)

2007 China Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: floor function , number theory unsolved , number theory

A rational number $ x$ is called [i]good[/i] if it satisfies: $ x\equal{}\frac{p}{q}>1$ with $ p$, $ q$ being positive integers, $ \gcd (p,q)\equal{}1$ and there exists constant numbers $ \alpha$, $ N$ such that for any integer $ n\geq N$, \[ |\{x^n\}\minus{}\alpha|\leq\dfrac{1}{2(p\plus{}q)}\] Find all the good numbers.

2008 Flanders Math Olympiad, 2

Tags: number theory , Perfect Square

Let $a, b$ and $c$ be integers such that $a+b+c = 0$. Prove that $\frac12(a^4 +b^4 +c^4)$ is a perfect square.

2003 Mediterranean Mathematics Olympiad, 2

Tags: trigonometry , calculus , derivative , conics , hyperbola , geometry unsolved , geometry

In a triangle $ABC$ with $BC = CA + \frac 12 AB$, point $P$ is given on side $AB$ such that $BP : PA = 1 : 3$. Prove that $\angle CAP = 2 \angle CPA.$

1991 National High School Mathematics League, 13

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , pyramid , ratio

In regular triangular pyramid $P-ABC$, $PO$ is its height, $M$ is the midpoint of $PO$. Draw the plane that passes $AM$ and parallel to $BC$. Now the triangular pyramid is divided into two parts. Find the ratio of their volume.

2012 JHMT, 3

Tags: geometry , trapezoid

In trapezoid $ABCD$, $BC \parallel AD$, $AB = 13$, $BC = 15$, $CD = 14$, and $DA = 30$. Find the area of $ABCD$.

2007 Tournament Of Towns, 7

Tags: combinatorics unsolved , combinatorics

For each letter in the English alphabet, William assigns an English word which contains that letter. His first document consists only of the word assigned to the letter $A$. In each subsequent document, he replaces each letter of the preceding document by its assigned word. The fortieth document begins with “Till whatsoever star that guides my moving.” Prove that this sentence reappears later in this document.

2008 iTest Tournament of Champions, 1

Tags: iTest Tournament of Champions , trigonometry

Let \[X = \cos\frac{2\pi}7 + \cos\frac{4\pi}7 + \cos\frac{6\pi}7 + \cdots + \cos\frac{2006\pi}7 + \cos\frac{2008\pi}7.\] Compute $\Big|\lfloor 2008 X\rfloor\Big|$.