Olympiad problems

2014 ISI Entrance Examination, 2

Let us consider a triangle $\Delta{PQR}$ in the co-ordinate plane. Show for every function $f: \mathbb{R}^2\to \mathbb{R}\;,f(X)=ax+by+c$ where $X\equiv (x,y) \text{ and } a,b,c\in\mathbb{R}$ and every point $A$ on $\Delta PQR$ or inside the triangle we have the inequality: \begin{align*} & f(A)\le \text{max}\{f(P),f(Q),f(R)\} \end{align*}

2022 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometric inequality , inequalities

The incircle and the excircle of triangle $ABC$ touch the side $AC$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The lines $BP$ and $BQ$ meet the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ for the second time at points $P'$ and $Q'$ respectively. Prove that $$PP' > QQ'$$

1995 IMO Shortlist, 5

Tags: geometry , inequalities , hexagon , geometric inequality

Let $ ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon with $ AB \equal{} BC \equal{} CD$ and $ DE \equal{} EF \equal{} FA$, such that $ \angle BCD \equal{} \angle EFA \equal{} \frac {\pi}{3}$. Suppose $ G$ and $ H$ are points in the interior of the hexagon such that $ \angle AGB \equal{} \angle DHE \equal{} \frac {2\pi}{3}$. Prove that $ AG \plus{} GB \plus{} GH \plus{} DH \plus{} HE \geq CF$.

1992 IMO Longlists, 70

Tags: inequalities , geometry , perimeter , geometric inequality

Let two circles $A$ and $B$ with unequal radii $r$ and $R$, respectively, be tangent internally at the point $A_0$. If there exists a sequence of distinct circles $(C_n)$ such that each circle is tangent to both $A$ and $B$, and each circle $C_{n+1}$ touches circle $C_{n}$ at the point $A_n$, prove that \[\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} |A_{n+1}A_n| < \frac{4 \pi Rr}{R+r}.\]

1950 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 176

Tags: sidelengths , geometric inequality , inequalities , angle

Let $a, b, c$ be the lengths of the sides of a triangle and $A, B, C$, the opposite angles. Prove that $$Aa + Bb + Cc \ge \frac{Ab + Ac + Ba + Bc + Ca + Cb}{2}$$

2004 Cuba MO, 9

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality

The angle $\angle XOY =\alpha $ and the points $A$ and $B$ on OY are given such that $OA = a$ and $OB = b$ with $a > b$. A circle passes through the points $A$ and $B$ and is tangent to $OX$. a) Calculate the radius of that circle in terms of $a, b$ and $\alpha $. b) If $a$ and $b$ are constants and $\alpha $ varies, show that the minimum value of the radius of the circle is $\frac{a-b}{2}$.

Kyiv City MO 1984-93 - geometry, 1985.8.3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality

The longest diagonal of a convex hexagon is $2$. Is there necessarily a side or diagonal in this hexagon whose length does not exceed $1$?

1997 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , convex quadrilateral

Prove that in every convex quadrilateral of area $1$, the sum of the lengths of the sides and diagonals is not smaller than $2(2+\sqrt2)$.

1950 Polish MO Finals, 4

Tags: geometry , hexagon , geometric inequality , square , geometric inequalities

Someone wants to unscrew a square nut with side $a$, with a wrench whose hole has the form of a regular hexagon with side $b$. What condition should the lengths $a$ and $b$ meet to make this possible?

2005 Cuba MO, 1

Tags: geometry , circles , geometric inequality

Determine the smallest real number $a$ such that there is a square of side $a$ such that contains $5$ unit circles inside it without common interior points in pairs.

1992 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 4

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , median

Let $a, b$ and $c$ denote the side lengths and $m_a, m_b$ and $m_c$ of the median's lengths in an arbitrary triangle. Show that $$\frac34 < \frac{m_a + m_b + m_c}{a + b + c}<1$$ Also show that there is no narrower range that for each triangle that contains the fraction $$\frac{m_a + m_b + m_c}{a + b + c}$$

the 6th XMO, 2

Tags: complex number , algebra , inequalities , geometric inequality

Assume that complex numbers $z_1,z_2,...,z_n$ satisfy $|z_i-z_j| \le 1$ for any $1 \le i <j \le n$. Let $$S= \sum_{1 \le i <j \le n} |z_i-z_j|^2.$$ (1) If $n = 6063$, find the maximum value of $S$. (2) If $n= 2021$, find the maximum value of $S$.

2020 Israel National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , circumscribed quadrilateral

Two triangles $ACE, BDF$ are given which intersect at six points: $G, H, I, J, K, L$ as in the picture. It is known that in each of the quadrilaterals \[ABIK ,BCJL ,CDKG ,DELH ,EFGI\] it is possible to inscribe a circle. Is it possible for the quadrilateral $FAHJ$ is also circumscribed around a circle?

1993 Poland - Second Round, 3

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , tetrahedron , inequalities , geometric inequality

A tetrahedron $OA_1B_1C_1$ is given. Let $A_2,A_3 \in OA_1, A_2,A_3 \in OA_1, A_2,A_3 \in OA_1$ be points such that the planes $A_1B_1C_1,A_2B_2C_2$ and $A_3B_3C_3$ are parallel and $OA_1 > OA_2 > OA_3 > 0$. Let $V_i$ be the volume of the tetrahedron $OA_iB_iC_i$ ($i = 1,2,3$) and $V$ be the volume of $OA_1B_2C_3$. Prove that $V_1 +V_2 +V_3 \ge 3V$.

Ukrainian TYM Qualifying - geometry, X.13

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , folding , hexagon

A paper square is bent along the line $\ell$, which passes through its center, so that a non-convex hexagon is formed. Investigate the question of the circle of largest radius that can be placed in such a hexagon.

2016 Latvia Baltic Way TST, 13

Tags: geometric inequality , geometry , angle

Suppose that $A, B, C$, and $X$ are any four distinct points in the plane with $$\max \,(BX,CX) \le AX \le BC.$$ Prove that $\angle BAC \le 150^o$.

2021 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , geometric inequalities , altitude

In the triangle $ABC$, $h_a, h_b, h_c$ are the altitudes and $p$ is its half-perimeter. Compare $p^2$ with $h_ah_b + h_bh_c + h_ch_a$. (Gregory Filippovsky)

1976 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , tetrahedron , area of a triangle , distance

$P$ is a point inside the triangle $ABC$. The perpendicular distances from $P$ to the three sides have product $p$. Show that $p \le \frac{ 8 S^3}{27abc}$, where $S =$ area $ABC$ and $a, b, c$ are the sides. Prove a similar result for a tetrahedron.

Durer Math Competition CD 1st Round - geometry, 2008.D1

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , inequalities , algebra

Prove the following inequality if we know that $a$ and $b$ are the legs of a right triangle , and $c$ is the length of the hypotenuse of this triangle: $$3a + 4b \le 5c.$$ When does equality holds?

1989 IMO Longlists, 16

Tags: geometry , angle , geometric inequality , polygon

Show that any two points lying inside a regular $ n\minus{}$gon $ E$ can be joined by two circular arcs lying inside $ E$ and meeting at an angle of at least $ \left(1 \minus{} \frac{2}{n} \right) \cdot \pi.$

Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 1993.10

Tags: geometry , max , geometric inequality , analytic geometry

Let $\omega$ be the unit circle centered at the origin of $R^2$. Determine the largest possible value for the radius of the circle inscribed to the triangle $OAP$ where $ P$ lies the circle and $A$ is the projection of $P$ on the axis $OX$.

1996 Estonia Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , inradius , geometric inequality , inequalities

Let $a,b,c$ be the sides of a triangle, $\alpha ,\beta ,\gamma$ the corresponding angles and $r$ the inradius. Prove that $$a\cdot sin\alpha+b\cdot sin\beta+c\cdot sin\gamma\geq 9r$$

2017 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , angle bisector

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle, with median $AM$, height $AH$ and internal angle bisector $AL$. Suppose that $B, H, L, M, C$ are collinear in that order, and $LH<LM$. Prove that $BC>2AL$.

Indonesia Regional MO OSP SMA - geometry, 2005.1

Tags: geometry , cyclic quadrilateral , geometric inequality

The length of the largest side of the cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ is $a$, while the radius of the circumcircle of $\vartriangle ACD$ is $1$. Find the smallest possible value for $a$. Which cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ gives the value $a$ equal to the smallest value?

1997 Brazil Team Selection Test, Problem 5

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , inequalities , geometric inequalities , triangle , area

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with incenter $I$. Consider the point $A_1$ on $AI$ different from $A$, such that the midpoint of $AA_1$ lies on the circumscribed circle of $ABC$. Points $B_1$ and $C_1$ are defined similarly. (a) Prove that $S_{A_1B_1C_1}=(4R+r)p$, where $p$ is the semi-perimeter, $R$ is the circumradius and $r$ is the inradius of $ABC$. (b) Prove that $S_{A_1B_1C_1}\ge9S_{ABC}$.