Olympiad problems

2001 Czech-Polish-Slovak Match, 4

Distinct points $A$ and $B$ are given on the plane. Consider all triangles $ABC$ in this plane on whose sides $BC,CA$ points $D,E$ respectively can be taken so that (i) $\frac{BD}{BC}=\frac{CE}{CA}=\frac{1}{3}$; (ii) points $A,B,D,E$ lie on a circle in this order. Find the locus of the intersection points of lines $AD$ and $BE$.

2002 Tournament Of Towns, 2

Tags: rotation , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection

$\Delta ABC$ and its mirror reflection $\Delta A^{\prime}B^{\prime}C^{\prime}$ is arbitrarily placed on the plane. Prove the midpoints of $AA^{\prime},BB^{\prime},CC^{\prime}$ are collinear.

2005 Iran MO (3rd Round), 2

Tags: geometric transformation , group theory , abstract algebra , gauss , topology , absolute value , geometry

We define a relation between subsets of $\mathbb R ^n$. $A \sim B\Longleftrightarrow$ we can partition $A,B$ in sets $A_1,\dots,A_n$ and $B_1,\dots,B_n$(i.e $\displaystyle A=\bigcup_{i=1} ^n A_i,\ B=\bigcup_{i=1} ^n B_i, A_i\cap A_j=\emptyset,\ B_i\cap B_j=\emptyset$) and $A_i\simeq B_i$. Say the the following sets have the relation $\sim$ or not ? a) Natural numbers and composite numbers. b) Rational numbers and rational numbers with finite digits in base 10. c) $\{x\in\mathbb Q|x<\sqrt 2\}$ and $\{x\in\mathbb Q|x<\sqrt 3\}$ d) $A=\{(x,y)\in\mathbb R^2|x^2+y^2<1\}$ and $A\setminus \{(0,0)\}$

2005 All-Russian Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometric transformation , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector , geometry , reflection , parallelogram , angle bisector

Given a parallelogram $ABCD$ with $AB<BC$, show that the circumcircles of the triangles $APQ$ share a second common point (apart from $A$) as $P,Q$ move on the sides $BC,CD$ respectively s.t. $CP=CQ$.

1997 APMO, 5

Tags: geometric transformation , combinatorics , algorithm , rotation , geometry , logarithm

Suppose that $n$ people $A_1$, $A_2$, $\ldots$, $A_n$, ($n \geq 3$) are seated in a circle and that $A_i$ has $a_i$ objects such that \[ a_1 + a_2 + \cdots + a_n = nN \] where $N$ is a positive integer. In order that each person has the same number of objects, each person $A_i$ is to give or to receive a certain number of objects to or from its two neighbours $A_{i-1}$ and $A_{i+1}$. (Here $A_{n+1}$ means $A_1$ and $A_n$ means $A_0$.) How should this redistribution be performed so that the total number of objects transferred is minimum?

1999 CentroAmerican, 1

Tags: geometry , combinatorics , geometric transformation

Suppose that each of the 5 persons knows a piece of information, each piece is different, about a certain event. Each time person $A$ calls person $B$, $A$ gives $B$ all the information that $A$ knows at that moment about the event, while $B$ does not say to $A$ anything that he knew. (a) What is the minimum number of calls are necessary so that everyone knows about the event? (b) How many calls are necessary if there were $n$ persons?

2010 Greece Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometric transformation , circumcircle , geometry , reflection

Let $ABC$ be a triangle,$O$ its circumcenter and $R$ the radius of its circumcircle.Denote by $O_{1}$ the symmetric of $O$ with respect to $BC$,$O_{2}$ the symmetric of $O$ with respect to $AC$ and by $O_{3}$ the symmetric of $O$ with respect to $AB$. (a)Prove that the circles $C_{1}(O_{1},R)$, $C_{2}(O_{2},R)$, $C_{3}(O_{3},R)$ have a common point. (b)Denote by $T$ this point.Let $l$ be an arbitary line passing through $T$ which intersects $C_{1}$ at $L$, $C_{2}$ at $M$ and $C_{3}$ at $K$.From $K,L,M$ drop perpendiculars to $AB,BC,AC$ respectively.Prove that these perpendiculars pass through a point.

2013 International Zhautykov Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometric transformation , circumcircle , trapezoid , geometry

Given a trapezoid $ABCD$ ($AD \parallel BC$) with $\angle ABC > 90^\circ$ . Point $M$ is chosen on the lateral side $AB$. Let $O_1$ and $O_2$ be the circumcenters of the triangles $MAD$ and $MBC$, respectively. The circumcircles of the triangles $MO_1D$ and $MO_2C$ meet again at the point $N$. Prove that the line $O_1O_2$ passes through the point $N$.

2002 Vietnam National Olympiad, 2

Tags: reflection , geometric transformation , geometry

An isosceles triangle $ ABC$ with $ AB \equal{} AC$ is given on the plane. A variable circle $ (O)$ with center $ O$ on the line $ BC$ passes through $ A$ and does not touch either of the lines $ AB$ and $ AC$. Let $ M$ and $ N$ be the second points of intersection of $ (O)$ with lines $ AB$ and $ AC$, respectively. Find the locus of the orthocenter of triangle $ AMN$.

2007 Bulgaria National Olympiad, 1

Tags: reflection , circumcircle , geometry , rhombus , trigonometry , geometric transformation , inradius

The quadrilateral $ABCD$, where $\angle BAD+\angle ADC>\pi$, is inscribed a circle with centre $I$. A line through $I$ intersects $AB$ and $CD$ in points $X$ and $Y$ respectively such that $IX=IY$. Prove that $AX\cdot DY=BX\cdot CY$.

2009 AMC 12/AHSME, 23

Tags: rotation , geometry , algebra , analytic geometry , geometric transformation , quadratic , function

Functions $ f$ and $ g$ are quadratic, $ g(x) \equal{} \minus{} f(100 \minus{} x)$, and the graph of $ g$ contains the vertex of the graph of $ f$. The four $ x$-intercepts on the two graphs have $ x$-coordinates $ x_1$, $ x_2$, $ x_3$, and $ x_4$, in increasing order, and $ x_3 \minus{} x_2 \equal{} 150$. The value of $ x_4 \minus{} x_1$ is $ m \plus{} n\sqrt p$, where $ m$, $ n$, and $ p$ are positive integers, and $ p$ is not divisible by the square of any prime. What is $ m \plus{} n \plus{} p$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 602\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 652\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 702\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 752\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 802$

2004 Iran MO (3rd Round), 16

Tags: cyclic quadrilateral , geometric transformation , parallelogram , rectangle , homothety , circumcircle , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle . Let point $X$ be in the triangle and $AX$ intersects $BC$ in $Y$ . Draw the perpendiculars $YP,YQ,YR,YS$ to lines $CA,CX,BX,BA$ respectively. Find the necessary and sufficient condition for $X$ such that $PQRS$ be cyclic .

1998 AIME Problems, 11

Tags: geometric transformation , geometry , symmetry , analytic geometry , 3d geometry , vector

Three of the edges of a cube are $\overline{AB}, \overline{BC},$ and $\overline{CD},$ and $\overline{AD}$ is an interior diagonal. Points $P, Q,$ and $R$ are on $\overline{AB}, \overline{BC},$ and $\overline{CD},$ respectively, so that $AP=5, PB=15, BQ=15,$ and $CR=10.$ What is the area of the polygon that is the intersection of plane $PQR$ and the cube?

1972 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 6

Tags: rotation , construction , geometric transformation , geometric construction , geometry

Two different points $A,S$ are given in the plane. Furthermore, positive numbers $d,\omega$ are given, $\omega<180^\circ.$ Let $X$ be a point and $X'$ its image under the rotation by the angle $\omega$ (in counter-clockwise direction) with respect to the origin $S.$ Construct all points $X$ such that $XX'=d$ and $A$ is a point of the segment $XX'.$ Discuss conditions of solvability (in terms of $d,\omega,SA$).

1991 AIME Problems, 2

Tags: geometric transformation , rectangle , geometry

Rectangle $ABCD$ has sides $\overline {AB}$ of length 4 and $\overline {CB}$ of length 3. Divide $\overline {AB}$ into 168 congruent segments with points $A=P_0, P_1, \ldots, P_{168}=B$, and divide $\overline {CB}$ into 168 congruent segments with points $C=Q_0, Q_1, \ldots, Q_{168}=B$. For $1 \le k \le 167$, draw the segments $\overline {P_kQ_k}$. Repeat this construction on the sides $\overline {AD}$ and $\overline {CD}$, and then draw the diagonal $\overline {AC}$. Find the sum of the lengths of the 335 parallel segments drawn.

1990 Balkan MO, 3

Tags: geometry , homothety , incenter , geometric transformation , euler , projective geometry , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and let $A_{1}, B_{1}, C_{1}$ be the feet of its altitudes. The incircle of the triangle $A_{1}B_{1}C_{1}$ touches its sides at the points $A_{2}, B_{2}, C_{2}$. Prove that the Euler lines of triangles $ABC$ and $A_{2}B_{2}C_{2}$ coincide.

2020 Brazil Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometric transformation , incenter , projective geometry , inscribed quadrilateral , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral with a incircle $\omega$. Let $I$ be the center of $\omega$, suppose that the lines $AD$ and $BC$ intersect at $Q$ and the lines $AB$ and $CD$ intersect at $P$ with $B$ is in the segment $AP$ and $D$ is in the segment $AQ$. Let $X$ and $Y$ the incenters of $\triangle PBD$ and $\triangle QBD$ respectively. Let $R$ be the intersection of $PY$ and $QX$. Prove that the line $IR$ is perpendicular to $BD$.

2006 MOP Homework, 1

Tags: geometric transformation , geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , reflection , perpendicular bisector

$ ABC$ is an acute triangle. The points $ B'$ and $ C'$are the reflections of $ B$ and $ C$ across the lines $ AC$ and $ AB$ respectively. Suppose that the circumcircles of triangles$ ABB$' and $ ACC'$ meet at $ A$ and $ P$. Prove that the line $ PA$ passes through the circumcenter of triangle$ ABC.$

2024 Baltic Way, 14

Tags: geometric transformation , circumcircle , geometry , reflection

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with circumcircle $\omega$. The altitudes $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ of the triangle $ABC$ intersect at point $H$. A point $K$ is chosen on the line $EF$ such that $KH\parallel BC$. Prove that the reflection of $H$ in $KD$ lies on $\omega$.

2011 Poland - Second Round, 2

Tags: reflection , geometry , geometric transformation

The convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ is given, $AB<BC$ and $AD<CD$. $P,Q$ are points on $BC$ and $CD$ respectively such that $PB=AB$ and $QD=AD$. $M$ is midpoint of $PQ$. We assume that $\angle BMD=90^{\circ}$, prove that $ABCD$ is cyclic.

2005 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, Part 1, 4

Tags: reflection , homothety , geometric transformation , parallelogram , geometry

We're given two congruent, equilateral triangles $ABC$ and $PQR$ with parallel sides, but one has one vertex pointing up and the other one has the vertex pointing down. One is placed above the other so that the area of intersection is a hexagon $A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5A_6$ (labelled counterclockwise). Prove that $A_1A_4$, $A_2A_5$ and $A_3A_6$ are concurrent.

1991 Arnold's Trivium, 95

Tags: rotation , algebra , geometry , invariant , quadratic , geometric transformation , polynomial

Decompose the space of homogeneous polynomials of degree $5$ in $(x, y, z)$ into irreducible subspaces invariant with respect to the rotation group $SO(3)$.

2012 China Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: vector , geometric transformation , geometry , analytic geometry , combinatorics

In some squares of a $2012\times 2012$ grid there are some beetles, such that no square contain more than one beetle. At one moment, all the beetles fly off the grid and then land on the grid again, also satisfying the condition that there is at most one beetle standing in each square. The vector from the centre of the square from which a beetle $B$ flies to the centre of the square on which it lands is called the [i]translation vector[/i] of beetle $B$. For all possible starting and ending configurations, find the maximum length of the sum of the [i]translation vectors[/i] of all beetles.

2007 Tournament Of Towns, 7

Tags: ratio , trigonometry , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection

$T$ is a point on the plane of triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle ATB = \angle BTC = \angle CTA = 120^\circ$. Prove that the lines symmetric to $AT, BT$ and $CT$ with respect to $BC, CA$ and $AB$, respectively, are concurrent.

2011 National Olympiad First Round, 21

Tags: reflection , geometric transformation , rhombus , geometry

Let $E$ be a point inside the rhombus $ABCD$ such that $|AE|=|EB|, m(\widehat{EAB}) = 11^{\circ}$, and $m(\widehat{EBC}) = 71^{\circ}$. Find $m(\widehat{DCE})$. $\textbf{(A)}\ 72^{\circ} \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 71^{\circ} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 70^{\circ} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 69^{\circ} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 68^{\circ}$