[b]p1.[/b] How many real roots does the equation $2x^7 + x^5 + 4x^3 + x + 2 = 0$ have? [b]p2.[/b] Given that $f(n) = 1 +\sum^n_{j=1}(1 +\sum^j_{i=1}(2i + 1))$, find the value of $f(99)-\sum^{99}_{i=1} i^2$. [b]p3.[/b] A rectangular prism with dimensions $1\times a \times b$, where $1 < a < b < 2$, is bisected by a plane bisecting the longest edges of the prism. One of the smaller prisms is bisected in the same way. If all three resulting prisms are similar to each other and to the original box, compute $ab$. Note: Two rectangular prisms of dimensions $p \times q\times r$ and$ x\times y\times z$ are similar if $\frac{p}{x} = \frac{q}{y} = \frac{r}{z}$ . [b]p4.[/b] For fixed real values of $p$, $q$, $r$ and $s$, the polynomial $x^4 + px^3 + qx^2 + rx + s$ has four non real roots. The sum of two of these roots is $4 + 7i$, and the product of the other two roots is $3 - 4i$. Compute $q$. [b]p5.[/b] There are $10$ seats in a row in a theater. Say we have an infinite supply of indistinguishable good kids and bad kids. How many ways can we seat $10$ kids such that no two bad kids are allowed to sit next to each other? [b]p6.[/b] There are an infinite number of people playing a game. They each pick a different positive integer $k$, and they each win the amount they chose with probability $\frac{1}{k^3}$ . What is the expected amount that all of the people win in total? [b]p7.[/b] There are $100$ donuts to be split among $4$ teams. Your team gets to propose a solution about how the donuts are divided amongst the teams. (Donuts may not be split.) After seeing the proposition, every team either votes in favor or against the propisition. The proposition is adopted with a majority vote or a tie. If the proposition is rejected, your team is eliminated and will never receive any donuts. Another remaining team is chosen at random to make a proposition, and the process is repeated until a proposition is adopted, or only one team is left. No promises or deals need to be kept among teams besides official propositions and votes. Given that all teams play optimally to maximize the expected value of the number of donuts they receive, are completely indifferent as to the success of the other teams, but they would rather not eliminate a team than eliminate one (if the number of donuts they receive is the same either way), then how much should your team propose to keep? [b]p8.[/b] Dominic, Mitchell, and Sitharthan are having an argument. Each of them is either credible or not credible – if they are credible then they are telling the truth. Otherwise, it is not known whether they are telling the truth. At least one of Dominic, Mitchell, and Sitharthan is credible. Tim knows whether Dominic is credible, and Ethan knows whether Sitharthan is credible. The following conversation occurs, and Tim and Ethan overhear: Dominic: “Sitharthan is not credible.” Mitchell: “Dominic is not credible.” Sitharthan: “At least one of Dominic or Mitchell is credible.” Then, at the same time, Tim and Ethan both simultaneously exclaim: “I can’t tell exactly who is credible!” They each then think for a moment, and they realize that they can. If Tim and Ethan always tell the truth, then write on your answer sheet exactly which of the other three are credible. [b]p9.[/b] Pick an integer $n$ between $1$ and $10$. If no other team picks the same number, we’ll give you $\frac{n}{10}$ points. [b]p10.[/b] Many quantities in high-school mathematics are left undefined. Propose a definition or value for the following expressions and justify your response for each. We’ll give you $\frac15$ points for each reasonable argument. $$(i) \,\,\,(.5)! \,\,\, \,\,\,(ii) \,\,\,\infty \cdot 0 \,\,\, \,\,\,(iii) \,\,\,0^0 \,\,\, \,\,\,(iv)\,\,\, \prod_{x\in \emptyset}x \,\,\, \,\,\,(v)\,\,\, 1 - 1 + 1 - 1 + ...$$ [b]p11.[/b] On the back of your answer sheet, write the “coolest” math question you know, and include the solution. If the graders like your question the most, then you’ll get a point. (With your permission, we might include your question on the Mixer next year!) PS. You should use hide for answers. Collected [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c5h2760506p24143309]here[/url].

Cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ has positive integer side lengths $AB$, $BC$, $CA$, $AD$. It is known that $AD=2005$, $\angle{ABC}=\angle{ADC} = 90^o$, and $\max \{ AB,BC,CD \} < 2005$. Determine the maximum and minimum possible values for the perimeter of $ABCD$.

What is the largest possible area of a quadrilateral with sidelengths $1, 4, 7$ and $8$ ?

Given a convex polygon M invariant under a $90^\circ$ rotation, show that there exist two circles, the ratio of whose radii is $\sqrt2$, one containing M and the other contained in M. [i]A. Khrabrov[/i]

Given a triangle $ABC$, the internal and external bisectors of angle $A$ intersect $BC$ at points $D$ and $E$ respectively. Let $F$ be the point (different from $A$) where line $AC$ intersects the circle $w$ with diameter $DE$. Finally, draw the tangent at $A$ to the circumcircle of triangle $ABF$, and let it hit $w$ at $A$ and $G$. Prove that $AF=AG$.

A strip is defined as the region between two parallel lines; the width of the strip is the distance between the two lines. Two strips of width $1$ intersect in a parallelogram whose area is $2.$ What is the angle between the strips? \[ \mathrm a. ~ 15^\circ\qquad \mathrm b.~30^\circ \qquad \mathrm c. ~45^\circ \qquad \mathrm d. ~60^\circ \qquad \mathrm e. ~90^\circ\]

We have a circle and a line which does not intersect the circle. Using only compass and straightedge, construct a square whose two adjacent vertices are on the circle, and two other vertices are on the given line (it is known that such a square exists).

Convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in circle $w.$Rays $AB$ and $DC$ intersect at $K.\ L$ is chosen on the diagonal $BD$ so that $\angle BAC= \angle DAL.\ M$ is chosen on the segment $KL$ so that $CM \mid\mid BD.$ Prove that line $BM$ touches $w.$ [i](Kungozhin M.)[/i]

A lattice point is defined as a point on the plane with integer coordinates. Show that for all positive integers $n$, there is a circle on the plane with exactly n lattice points in its interior (not including its boundary).

Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$, and $\ell$ be the perpendicular bisector of $AI$. Suppose that $P$ is on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$, and line $AP$ and $\ell$ intersect at point $Q$. Point $R$ is on $\ell$ such that $\angle IPR = 90^{\circ}$.Suppose that line $IQ$ and the midsegment of $ABC$ that is parallel to $BC$ intersect at $M$. Show that $\angle AMR = 90^{\circ}$ (Note: In a triangle, a line connecting two midpoints is called a midsegment.)

Let the circles $k_1$ and $k_2$ intersect at two points $A$ and $B$, and let $t$ be a common tangent of $k_1$ and $k_2$ that touches $k_1$ and $k_2$ at $M$ and $N$ respectively. If $t\perp AM$ and $MN=2AM$, evaluate the angle $NMB$.

Define a convex quadrilateral $\mathcal{P}$ on the plane. In a turn, it is allowed to take some vertex of $\mathcal{P}$, move it perpendicular to the current diagonal of $\mathcal{P}$ not containing it, so long as it never crosses that diagonal. Initially $\mathcal{P}$ is a parallelogram and after several turns, it is similar but not congruent to its original shape. Show that $\mathcal P$ is a rhombus. [i]Proposed by Evan Chang (squareman), USA[/i]

Let $ABC$ be a triangle which it not right-angled. Define a sequence of triangles $A_iB_iC_i$, with $i \ge 0$, as follows: $A_0B_0C_0$ is the triangle $ABC$ and, for $i \ge 0$, $A_{i+1},B_{i+1},C_{i+1}$ are the reflections of the orthocentre of triangle $A_iB_iC_i$ in the sides $B_iC_i$,$C_iA_i$,$A_iB_i$, respectively. Assume that $\angle A_m = \angle A_n$ for some distinct natural numbers $m,n$. Prove that $\angle A = 60^{\circ}$.

In a triangle $ABC$ with $AB\neq AC$, the internal and external bisectors of angle $A$ meet the line $BC$ at $D$ and $E$ respectively. If the feet of the perpendiculars from a point $F$ on the circle with diameter $DE$ to $BC,CA,AB$ are $K,L,M$, respectively, show that $KL=KM$.

Let $D$ be the midpoint of the arc $B-A-C$ of the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC (AB<AC)$. Let $E$ be the foot of perpendicular from $D$ to $AC$. Prove that $|CE|=\frac{|BA|+|AC|}{2}$.

Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle. Circles $C_1$ and $C_2$ are externally tangent to each other. Furthermore, $C_1$ is tangent to $AB$ and $AD$, and $C_2$ is tangent to $CB$ and $CD$. If $AB = 18$ and $BC = 25$, then find the sum of the radii of the circles.

Given a triangle $ABC$. The circle $\omega_1$ passes through the vertex $B$ and touches the side $AC$ at the point $A$, and the circle $\omega_2$ passes through the vertex $C$ and touches the side $AB$ at the point $A$. The circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ intersect a second time at the point $D$. The line $AD$ intersects the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ at point $E$. Prove that $D$ is the midpoint of $AE$..

A tetrahedron $ABCD$ is given such that $AD = BC = a; AC = BD = b; AB\cdot CD = c^2$. Let $f(P) = AP + BP + CP + DP$, where $P$ is an arbitrary point in space. Compute the least value of $f(P).$

Prove that there exist at least two non-congruent quadrilaterals, both having a circumcircle, such that they have equal perimeters and areas.

Let $LBC$ be a fixed triangle with $LB = LC$, and let $A$ be a variable point on arc $LB$ of its circumcircle. Let $I$ be the incenter of $\triangle ABC$ and $\overline{AK}$ the altitude from $A$. The circumcircle of $\triangle IKL$ intersects lines $KA$ and $BC$ again at $U \neq K$ and $V \neq K$. Finally, let $T$ be the projection of $I$ onto line $UV$. Prove that the line through $T$ and the midpoint of $\overline{IK}$ passes through a fixed point as $A$ varies.

Let $\triangle ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$. Points $P$ and $Q$ are chosen on segmets $BI$ and $CI$ such that $2\angle PAQ=\angle BAC$. If $D$ is the touch point of incircle and side $BC$ prove that $\angle PDQ=90$.

Each leg of a right triangle is increased by one. Could its hypotenuse increase by more than $\sqrt2$?

[u]Round 1[/u] [b]1.1.[/b] There are $99$ dogs sitting in a long line. Starting with the third dog in the line, if every third dog barks three times, and all the other dogs each bark once, how many barks are there in total? [b]1.2.[/b] Indigo notices that when she uses her lucky pencil, her test scores are always $66 \frac23 \%$ higher than when she uses normal pencils. What percent lower is her test score when using a normal pencil than her test score when using her lucky pencil? [b]1.3.[/b] Bill has a farm with deer, sheep, and apple trees. He mostly enjoys looking after his apple trees, but somehow, the deer and sheep always want to eat the trees' leaves, so Bill decides to build a fence around his trees. The $60$ trees are arranged in a $5\times 12$ rectangular array with $5$ feet between each pair of adjacent trees. If the rectangular fence is constructed $6$ feet away from the array of trees, what is the area the fence encompasses in feet squared? (Ignore the width of the trees.) [u]Round 2[/u] [b]2.1.[/b] If $x + 3y = 2$, then what is the value of the expression $9^x * 729^y$? [b]2.2.[/b] Lazy Sheep loves sleeping in, but unfortunately, he has school two days a week. If Lazy Sheep wakes up each day before school's starting time with probability $1/8$ independent of previous days, then the probability that Lazy Sheep wakes up late on at least one school day over a given week is $p/q$ for relatively prime positive integers $p, q$. Find $p + q$. [b]2.3.[/b] An integer $n$ leaves remainder $1$ when divided by $4$. Find the sum of the possible remainders $n$ leaves when divided by $20$. [u]Round 3[/u] [b]3.1. [/b]Jake has a circular knob with three settings that can freely rotate. Each minute, he rotates the knob $120^o$ clockwise or counterclockwise at random. The probability that the knob is back in its original state after $4$ minutes is $p/q$ for relatively prime positive integers $p, q$. Find $p + q$. [b]3.2.[/b] Given that $3$ not necessarily distinct primes $p, q, r$ satisfy $p+6q +2r = 60$, find the sum of all possible values of $p + q + r$. [b]3.3.[/b] Dexter's favorite number is the positive integer $x$, If $15x$ has an even number of proper divisors, what is the smallest possible value of $x$? (Note: A proper divisor of a positive integer is a divisor other than itself.) [u]Round 4[/u] [b]4.1.[/b] Three circles of radius $1$ are each tangent to the other two circles. A fourth circle is externally tangent to all three circles. The radius of the fourth circle can be expressed as $\frac{a\sqrt{b}-\sqrt{c}}{d}$ for positive integers $a, b, c, d$ where $b$ is not divisible by the square of any prime and $a$ and $d$ are relatively prime. Find $a + b + c + d$. [b]4.2. [/b]Evaluate $$\frac{\sqrt{15}}{3} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{35}}{5} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{63}}{7}... \cdot \frac{\sqrt{5475}}{73}$$ [b]4.3.[/b] For any positive integer $n$, let $f(n)$ denote the number of digits in its base $10$ representation, and let $g(n)$ denote the number of digits in its base $4$ representation. For how many $n$ is $g(n)$ an integer multiple of $f(n)$? PS. You should use hide for answers. Rounds 5-8 have been posted [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c3h2784571p24468619]here[/url]. Collected [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c5h2760506p24143309]here[/url].

A square of side length $ 1$ and a circle of radius $ \sqrt3/3$ share the same center. What is the area inside the circle, but outside the square? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \frac{\pi}3 \minus{} 1 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{2\pi}{9} \minus{} \frac{\sqrt3}3 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{\pi}{18} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac14 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2\pi/9$

A convex polyhedron has $m$ triangular faces (there can be faces of other kind too). From each vertex there are exactly 4 edges. Find the least possible value of $m$.