Olympiad problems

2000 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 5

Tags: geometry

Find the interior angle between two sides of a regular octagon (degrees).

2016 Bosnia And Herzegovina - Regional Olympiad, 3

Tags: trapezoid , ratio , geometry

Nine lines are given such that every one of them intersects given square $ABCD$ on two trapezoids, which area ratio is $2 : 3$. Prove that at least $3$ of those $9$ lines pass through the same point

1977 IMO Shortlist, 8

Tags: geometry , convex quadrilateral , perpendicular

Let $S$ be a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ and $O$ a point inside it. The feet of the perpendiculars from $O$ to $AB, BC, CD, DA$ are $A_1, B_1, C_1, D_1$ respectively. The feet of the perpendiculars from $O$ to the sides of $S_i$, the quadrilateral $A_iB_iC_iD_i$, are $A_{i+1}B_{i+1}C_{i+1}D_{i+1}$, where $i = 1, 2, 3.$ Prove that $S_4$ is similar to S.

2001 IMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcenter , triangle , geometric inequality

Consider an acute-angled triangle $ABC$. Let $P$ be the foot of the altitude of triangle $ABC$ issuing from the vertex $A$, and let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$. Assume that $\angle C \geq \angle B+30^{\circ}$. Prove that $\angle A+\angle COP < 90^{\circ}$.

2022 JHMT HS, 5

Tags: geometry

Suppose $\triangle JHU$ satisfies $JH = JU = 44$ and $HU = 32$. There is a unique circle passing through $U$ that is tangent to $\overline{JH}$ at its midpoint; let this circle intersect $\overline{JU}$ and $\overline{HU}$ again at points $X \neq U$ and $Y \neq U$, respectively. Let $Z$ be the unique point on $\overline{JH}$ such that $JZ = XU$. Compute the perimeter of quadrilateral $UXZY$.

1935 Eotvos Mathematical Competition, 3

Tags: geometry , combinatorics , combinatorial geometry , 3d geometry , prism

A real number is assigned to each vertex of a triangular prism so that the number on any vertex is the arithmetic mean of the numbers on the three adjacent vertices. Prove that all six numbers are equal.

1958 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 4

Tags: locus , geometry , 3d geometry

Consider positive numbers $d,v$ such that $d>v$. Moreover, consider two perpendicular skew lines $p,q$ of distance $v$ (that is direction vectors of both lines are orthogonal and $\min_{X\in p,Y\in q}XY = v$). Finally, consider all line segments $PQ$ such that $P\in p, Q\in q, PQ=d$. a) Find the locus of all points $P$. b) Find the locus of all midpoints of segments $PQ$.

2006 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: trapezoid , incenter , geometric transformation , homothety , ratio , geometry

$ABCD$ is a trapezoid with $AB || CD$. There are two circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ is the trapezoid such that $\omega_1$ is tangent to $DA$, $AB$, $BC$ and $\omega_2$ is tangent to $BC$, $CD$, $DA$. Let $l_1$ be a line passing through $A$ and tangent to $\omega_2$(other than $AD$), Let $l_2$ be a line passing through $C$ and tangent to $\omega_1$ (other than $CB$). Prove that $l_1 || l_2$.

2005 District Olympiad, 2

Tags: incenter , inradius , symmetry , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in a circle of center $O$ and radius $R$. Let $I$ be the incenter of $ABC$, and let $r$ be the inradius of the same triangle, $O\neq I$, and let $G$ be its centroid. Prove that $IG\perp BC$ if and only if $b=c$ or $b+c=3a$.

1968 All Soviet Union Mathematical Olympiad, 099

Tags: geometry , diagonal

The difference between the maximal and the minimal diagonals of the regular $n$-gon equals to its side ( $n > 5$ ). Find $n$.

2023 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry

Let $D$ be a point on the inside of triangle $ABC$ such that $AD=CD$, $\angle DAB=70^{\circ}$, $\angle DBA=30^{\circ}$ and $\angle DBC=20^{\circ}$. Find the measure of angle $\angle DCB$.

2000 Mongolian Mathematical Olympiad, Problem 6

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , ratio , cyclic quadrilateral

In a triangle $ABC$, the angle bisector at $A,B,C$ meet the opposite sides at $A_1,B_1,C_1$, respectively. Prove that if the quadrilateral $BA_1B_1C_1$ is cyclic, then $$\frac{AC}{AB+BC}=\frac{AB}{AC+CB}+\frac{BC}{BA+AC}.$$

2012 USA TSTST, 7

Tags: circumcircle , vector , symmetry , rhombus , gliding principle , geometry

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle $\Omega$. The interior angle bisector of angle $A$ intersects side $BC$ and $\Omega$ at $D$ and $L$ (other than $A$), respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of side $BC$. The circumcircle of triangle $ADM$ intersects sides $AB$ and $AC$ again at $Q$ and $P$ (other than $A$), respectively. Let $N$ be the midpoint of segment $PQ$, and let $H$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $L$ to line $ND$. Prove that line $ML$ is tangent to the circumcircle of triangle $HMN$.

2024 Ukraine National Mathematical Olympiad, Problem 6

Tags: geometry

Inside a quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $AB=BC=CD$, the points $P$ and $Q$ are chosen so that $AP=PB=CQ=QD$. The line through the point $P$ parallel to the diagonal $AC$ intersects the line through the point $Q$ parallel to the diagonal $BD$ at the point $T$. Prove that $BT=CT$. [i]Proposed by Mykhailo Shtandenko[/i]

2017 Princeton University Math Competition, A7

Tags: geometry , cyclic quadrilateral , circumcircle , number theory , relatively prime

Let $ACDB$ be a cyclic quadrilateral with circumcenter $\omega$. Let $AC=5$, $CD=6$, and $DB=7$. Suppose that there exists a unique point $P$ on $\omega$ such that $\overline{PC}$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at a point $P_1$ and $\overline{PD}$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at a point $P_2$, such that $AP_1=3$ and $P_2B=4$. Let $Q$ be the unique point on $\omega$ such that $\overline{QC}$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at a point $Q_1$, $\overline{QD}$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at a point $Q_2$, $Q_1$ is closer to $B$ than $P_1$ is to $B$, and $P_2Q_2=2$. The length of $P_1Q_1$ can be written as $\frac{p}{q}$, where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $p+q$.

2012 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: circumcircle , trigonometry , geometry

In an acute-angled $ABC$, $\angle A>60^{\circ}$, $H$ is its orthocenter. $M,N$ are two points on $AB,AC$ respectively, such that $\angle HMB=\angle HNC=60^{\circ}$. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $HMN$. $D$ is a point on the same side with $A$ of $BC$ such that $\triangle DBC$ is an equilateral triangle. Prove that $H,O,D$ are collinear.

1979 Romania Team Selection Tests, 2.

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , pyramid

Let $VA_1A_2A_3A_4$ be a pyramid with the vertex at $V$. Let $M,\, N,\, P$ be the midpoints of the segments $VA_1$, $VA_3$, and $A_2A_4$. Show that the plane $(MNP)$ cuts the pyramid into two parts with the same volume. [i]Radu Gologan[/i]

1981 Dutch Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: equilateral , geometry

Given is the equilateral triangle $ABC$ with center $M$. On $CA$ and $CB$ the respective points $D$ and $E$ lie such that $CD = CE$. $F$ is such that $DMFB$ is a parallelogram. Prove that $\vartriangle MEF$ is equilateral.

2007 Bulgarian Autumn Math Competition, Problem 9.3

Tags: geometry , cyclic quadrilateral

Let the intersection of the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of the convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ be point $E$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AE$ and $N$ be the midpoint of $CD$. It's known that $BD$ bisects $\angle ABC$. Prove that $ABCD$ is cyclic if and only if $MBCN$ is cyclic.

2020 BMT Fall, 3

Tags: geometry

Right triangular prism $ABCDEF$ with triangular faces $\vartriangle ABC$ and $\vartriangle DEF$ and edges $\overline{AD}$, $\overline{BE}$, and $\overline{CF}$ has $\angle ABC = 90^o$ and $\angle EAB = \angle CAB = 60^o$ . Given that $AE = 2$, the volume of $ABCDEF$ can be written in the form $\frac{m}{n}$ , where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Compute $m + n$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/4/7/25fbe2ce2df50270b48cc503a8af4e0c013025.png[/img]

1996 Iran MO (3rd Round), 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , symmetry , trigonometry , orthocenter

Let $O$ be the circumcenter and $H$ the orthocenter of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$ such that $BC>CA$. Let $F$ be the foot of the altitude $CH$ of triangle $ABC$. The perpendicular to the line $OF$ at the point $F$ intersects the line $AC$ at $P$. Prove that $\measuredangle FHP=\measuredangle BAC$.

2005 IMAR Test, 3

Tags: geometry

A convex polygon is given, no two of whose sides are parallel. For each side we consider the angle the side subtends at the vertex farthest from the side. Show that the sum of these angles equals 180 degrees.

2005 Romania Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: trigonometry , trapezoid , geometry

Let $A_0A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5$ be a convex hexagon inscribed in a circle. Define the points $A_0'$, $A_2'$, $A_4'$ on the circle, such that \[ A_0A_0' \parallel A_2A_4, \quad A_2A_2' \parallel A_4A_0, \quad A_4A_4' \parallel A_2A_0 . \] Let the lines $A_0'A_3$ and $A_2A_4$ intersect in $A_3'$, the lines $A_2'A_5$ and $A_0A_4$ intersect in $A_5'$ and the lines $A_4'A_1$ and $A_0A_2$ intersect in $A_1'$. Prove that if the lines $A_0A_3$, $A_1A_4$ and $A_2A_5$ are concurrent then the lines $A_0A_3'$, $A_4A_1'$ and $A_2A_5'$ are also concurrent.

2017 Balkan MO Shortlist, G5

Tags: circumcircle , projective geometry , concurrency , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute angled triangle with orthocenter $H$. centroid $G$ and circumcircle $\omega$. Let $D$ and $M$ respectively be the intersection of lines $AH$ and $AG$ with side $BC$. Rays $MH$ and $DG$ interect $ \omega$ again at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Prove that $PD$ and $QM$ intersect on $\omega$.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 458

Tags: calculus , integration , geometry , vector , calculus computations , logarithm

Let $ S(t)$ be the area of the traingle $ OAB$ with $ O(0,\ 0,\ 0),\ A(2,\ 2,\ 1),\ B(t,\ 1,\ 1 \plus{} t)$. Evaluate $ \int_1^ e S(t)^2\ln t\ dt$.