Olympiad problems

1967 IMO Longlists, 40

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

Prove that a tetrahedron with just one edge length greater than $1$ has volume at most $ \frac{1}{8}.$

2000 Romania National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle and variable $D \in [BC]$ . Let's denote by $E, F$ the feet of the perpendiculars from $D$ to $AB$, $AC$ respectively . a) Show that $$\frac{4S^2}{b^2+c^2}\le DE^2 + DF^2\le max \{h_B^2 + h_C^2 \}.$$ b) Proved that, if $D_0 \in [BC]$ is the point where the minimum of the sum $DE^2 + DF^2$ is achieved, then $D_0$ is the leg of the symmetrical median of $A$ facing the bisector of angle $A$. c) Specify the position, of $D \in [BC]$ for which the maximum of the sum $DE^2 + DF^2$ is achieved. (The area of the triangle $ABC$ was denoted by $S$ and $h_b, h_c$ are the lengths of the altitudes from $B$ and $C$ respectively)

1986 All Soviet Union Mathematical Olympiad, 438

Tags: square , geometry , geometric inequality , area , circles

A triangle and a square are circumscribed around the unit circle. Prove that the intersection area is more than $3.4$. Is it possible to assert that it is more than $3.5$?

1979 Czech And Slovak Olympiad IIIA, 2

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , geometric inequality

Given a cuboid $Q$ with dimensions $a, b, c$, $a < b < c$. Find the length of the edge of a cube $K$ , which has parallel faces and a common center with the given cuboid so that the volume of the difference of the sets $Q \cup K$ and $Q \cap K$ is minimal.

2014 Iranian Geometry Olympiad (junior), P5

Tags: circumcircle , arc midpoint , geometric inequality , geometry

Two points $X, Y$ lie on the arc $BC$ of the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ (this arc does not contain $A$) such that $\angle BAX = \angle CAY$ . Let $M$ denotes the midpoint of the chord $AX$ . Show that $BM +CM > AY$ . by Mahan Tajrobekar

2014 Turkey MO (2nd round), 3

Tags: inequalities , geometric inequality , geometry

Let $D, E, F$ be points on the sides $BC, CA, AB$ of a triangle $ABC$, respectively such that the lines $AD, BE, CF$ are concurrent at the point $P$. Let a line $\ell$ through $A$ intersect the rays $[DE$ and $[DF$ at the points $Q$ and $R$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be points on the rays $[DB$ and $[DC$, respectively such that the equation \[ \frac{QN^2}{DN}+\frac{RM^2}{DM}=\frac{(DQ+DR)^2-2\cdot RQ^2+2\cdot DM\cdot DN}{MN} \] holds. Show that the lines $AD$ and $BC$ are perpendicular to each other.

2011 Regional Olympiad of Mexico Center Zone, 6

Tags: geometry , inradius , geometric inequality

Given a circle $C$ and a diameter $AB$ in it, mark a point $P$ on $AB$ different from the ends. In one of the two arcs determined by $AB$ choose the points $M$ and $N$ such that $\angle APM = 60 ^ \circ = \angle BPN$. The segments $MP$ and $NP$ are drawn to obtain three curvilinear triangles; $APM $, $MPN$ and $NPB$ (the sides of the curvilinear triangle $APM$ are the segments $AP$ and $PM$ and the arc $AM$). In each curvilinear triangle a circle is inscribed, that is, a circle is built tangent to the three sides. Show that the sum of the radii of the three inscribed circles is less than or equal to the radius of $C$.

2024 Regional Olympiad of Mexico West, 6

Tags: geometry , inequalities , geometric inequality

We say that a triangle of sides $a,b,c$ is [i] virtual[/i] if such measures satisfy $$\begin{cases} a^{2024}+b^{2024}> c^{2024},\\ b^{2024}+c^{2024}> a^{2024},\\ c^{2024}+a^{2024}> b^{2024} \end{cases}$$ Find the number of ordered triples $(a,b,c)$ such that $a,b,c$ are integers between $1$ and $2024$ (inclusive) and $a,b,c$ are the sides of a [i]virtual [/i] triangle.

2008 Cuba MO, 2

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , hexagon

Let $H$ a regular hexagon and let $P$ a point in the plane of $H$. Let $V(P)$ the sum of the distances from $P$ to the vertices of $H$ and let $L(P)$ the sum of the distances from $P$ to the edges of $H$. a) Find all points $P$ so that $L(P)$ is minimun b) Find all points $P$ so that $V(P)$ is minimun

1971 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry , inequalities , geometric inequality , algebra , trigonometry

Prove that in every triangle with sides $a, b, c$ and opposite angles $A, B, C$, is fulfilled (measuring the angles in radians) $$\frac{a A+bB+cC}{a+b+c} \ge \frac{\pi}{3}$$ Hint: Use $a \ge b \ge c \Rightarrow A \ge B \ge C$.

1999 IMO Shortlist, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , perimeter , geometric inequality , triangle

Let ABC be a triangle and $M$ be an interior point. Prove that \[ \min\{MA,MB,MC\}+MA+MB+MC<AB+AC+BC.\]

2006 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: diagonal , geometry , geometric inequality , convex quadrilateral , square root , area

The diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ intersect at $E$. Denotes by $S_1,S_2$ and $S$ the areas of the triangles $ABE$, $CDE$ and the quadrilateral $ABCD$ respectively. Prove that $\sqrt{S_1}+\sqrt{S_2}\le \sqrt{S}$ . When equality is reached?

2022 Chile Junior Math Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , geometric inequality , cone , 3d geometry

In a right circular cone of wood, the radius of the circumference $T$ of the base circle measures $10$ cm, while every point on said circumference is $20$ cm away. from the apex of the cone. A red ant and a termite are located at antipodal points of $T$. A black ant is located at the midpoint of the segment that joins the vertex with the position of the termite. If the red ant moves to the black ant's position by the shortest possible path, how far does it travel?

2007 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 19

Tags: geometry , minimum , geometric inequality , angle , cyclic quadrilateral , area

Into an angle $A$ of size $a$, a circle is inscribed tangent to its sides at points $B$ and $C$. A line tangent to this circle at a point M meets the segments $AB$ and $AC$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. What is the minimum $a$ such that the inequality $S_{PAQ}<S_{BMC}$ is possible?

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g1

Tags: rectangle , angle , geometric inequality , geometry

Given a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ so that $AB = AD$ and $AB + BC <CD$. Prove that the angle $ABC$ is more than $120$ degrees.

Ukrainian TYM Qualifying - geometry, IV.8

Tags: geometric inequality , hexagon , convex , diagonal , area , geometry

Prove that in an arbitrary convex hexagon there is a diagonal that cuts off from it a triangle whose area does not exceed $\frac16$ of the area of the hexagon. What are the properties of a convex hexagon, each diagonal of which is cut off from it is a triangle whose area is not less than $\frac16$ the area of the hexagon?

1987 Dutch Mathematical Olympiad, 4

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

On each side of a regular tetrahedron with edges of length $1$ one constructs exactly such a tetrahedron. This creates a dodecahedron with $8$ vertices and $18$ edges. We imagine that the dodecahedron is hollow. Calculate the length of the largest line segment that fits entirely within this dodecahedron.

1985 Tournament Of Towns, (104) 1

Tags: convex , diagonal , sum , perimeter , geometric inequality

We are given a convex quadrilateral and point $M$ inside it . The perimeter of the quadrilateral has length $L$ while the lengths of the diagonals are $D_1$ and $D_2$. Prove that the sum of the distances from $M$ to the vertices of the quadrilateral are not greater than $L + D_1 + D_2$ . (V. Prasolov)

2009 Ukraine Team Selection Test, 12

Tags: geometric inequality , geometry , altitude

Denote an acute-angle $\vartriangle ABC $ with sides $a, b, c $ respectively by ${{H}_{a}}, {{H}_{b}}, {{H}_{c}} $ the feet of altitudes ${{h}_{a}}, {{h}_{b}}, {{h}_{c}} $. Prove the inequality: $$\frac {h_ {a} ^{2}} {{{a} ^{2}} - CH_ {a} ^{2}} + \frac{h_{b} ^{2}} {{{ b}^{2}} - AH_{b} ^{2}} + \frac{h_{c}^{2}}{{{c}^{2}} - BH_{c}^{2}} \ge 3 $$ (Dmitry Petrovsky)

VII Soros Olympiad 2000 - 01, 11.8

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , sphere , geometric inequality

Three spheres are tangent to one plane, to a straight line perpendicular to this plane, and in pairs to each other. The radius of the largest sphere is $1$. Within what limits can the radius of the smallest sphere vary?

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 $OX$.

1998 India National Olympiad, 4

Tags: trigonometry , rectangle , cyclic quadrilateral , geometric inequality , geometry

Suppose $ABCD$ is a cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in a circle of radius one unit. If $AB \cdot BC \cdot CD \cdot DA \geq 4$, prove that $ABCD$ is a square.

1990 Greece National Olympiad, 1

Tags: angle bisector , geometric inequality , right triangle , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a right triangle with $\angle A=90^o$ and $AB<AC$. Let $AH,AD,AM$ be altitude, angle bisector and median respectively. Prove that $\frac{BD}{CD}<\frac{HD}{MD}.$

1996 IMO Shortlist, 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric inequality , hexagon

Let $ ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon such that $ AB$ is parallel to $ DE$, $ BC$ is parallel to $ EF$, and $ CD$ is parallel to $ FA$. Let $ R_{A},R_{C},R_{E}$ denote the circumradii of triangles $ FAB,BCD,DEF$, respectively, and let $ P$ denote the perimeter of the hexagon. Prove that \[ R_{A} \plus{} R_{C} \plus{} R_{E}\geq \frac {P}{2}. \]

1908 Eotvos Mathematical Competition, 2

Tags: inequalities , geometric inequality , number theory , geometry

Let $n$ be an integer greater than $2$. Prove that the $n$th power of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is greater than the sum of the $n$th powers of the lengths of the legs.