Olympiad problems

2009 All-Russian Olympiad, 8

Triangles $ ABC$ and $ A_1B_1C_1$ have the same area. Using compass and ruler, can we always construct triangle $ A_2B_2C_2$ equal to triangle $ A_1B_1C_1$ so that the lines $ AA_2$, $ BB_2$, and $ CC_2$ are parallel?

2010 IberoAmerican Olympiad For University Students, 1

Tags: function , trigonometry , geometry proposed , geometry

Let $f:S\to\mathbb{R}$ be the function from the set of all right triangles into the set of real numbers, defined by $f(\Delta ABC)=\frac{h}{r}$, where $h$ is the height with respect to the hypotenuse and $r$ is the inscribed circle's radius. Find the image, $Im(f)$, of the function.

1981 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector , geometry proposed

Two circles $k_1$ and $k_2$ with centers $O_1$ and $O_2$ respectively touch externally at $A$. Let $M$ be a point inside $k_2$ and outside the line $O_1O_2$. Find a line $d$ through $M$ which intersects $k_1$ and $k_2$ again at $B$ and $C$ respectively so that the circumcircle of $\Delta ABC$ is tangent to $O_1O_2$.

2004 Junior Balkan MO, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , symmetry , angle bisector , perpendicular bisector , geometry proposed

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle with $AC=BC$, let $M$ be the midpoint of its side $AC$, and let $Z$ be the line through $C$ perpendicular to $AB$. The circle through the points $B$, $C$, and $M$ intersects the line $Z$ at the points $C$ and $Q$. Find the radius of the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ in terms of $m = CQ$.

2007 All-Russian Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , geometry proposed

Two circles $ \omega_{1}$ and $ \omega_{2}$ intersect in points $ A$ and $ B$. Let $ PQ$ and $ RS$ be segments of common tangents to these circles (points $ P$ and $ R$ lie on $ \omega_{1}$, points $ Q$ and $ S$ lie on $ \omega_{2}$). It appears that $ RB\parallel PQ$. Ray $ RB$ intersects $ \omega_{2}$ in a point $ W\ne B$. Find $ RB/BW$. [i]S. Berlov [/i]

2002 Iran MO (3rd Round), 15

Tags: ratio , conics , function , geometry proposed , geometry

Let A be be a point outside the circle C, and AB and AC be the two tangents from A to this circle C. Let L be an arbitrary tangent to C that cuts AB and AC in P and Q. A line through P parallel to AC cuts BC in R. Prove that while L varies, QR passes through a fixed point. :)

2016 Iranian Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , geometry proposed

Do there exist six points $X_1,X_2,Y_1, Y_2,Z_1,Z_2$ in the plane such that all of the triangles $X_iY_jZ_k$ are similar for $1\leq i, j, k \leq 2$? Proposed by Morteza Saghafian

1992 Baltic Way, 17

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , geometry proposed

Quadrangle $ ABCD$ is inscribed in a circle with radius 1 in such a way that the diagonal $ AC$ is a diameter of the circle, while the other diagonal $ BD$ is as long as $ AB$. The diagonals intersect at $ P$. It is known that the length of $ PC$ is $ 2/5$. How long is the side $ CD$?

2005 Danube Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , similar triangles , geometry proposed

Let $\mathcal{C}$ be a circle with center $O$, and let $A$ be a point outside the circle. Let the two tangents from the point $A$ to the circle $\mathcal{C}$ meet this circle at the points $S$ and $T$, respectively. Given a point $M$ on the circle $\mathcal{C}$ which is different from the points $S$ and $T$, let the line $MA$ meet the perpendicular from the point $S$ to the line $MO$ at $P$. Prove that the reflection of the point $S$ in the point $P$ lies on the line $MT$.

2008 Tournament Of Towns, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trapezoid , power of a point , radical axis , geometry proposed

Let $ABCD$ be a non-isosceles trapezoid. Define a point $A1$ as intersection of circumcircle of triangle $BCD$ and line $AC$. (Choose $A_1$ distinct from $C$). Points $B_1, C_1, D_1$ are defined in similar way. Prove that $A_1B_1C_1D_1$ is a trapezoid as well.

1997 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , pigeonhole principle , geometry proposed

In the unit cube, given 75 points, no three of which are collinear. Prove that there exits a triangle whose vertices are among the given points and whose area is not greater than 7/72.

2001 Mediterranean Mathematics Olympiad, 4

Tags: function , geometry proposed , geometry

Let $S$ be the set of points inside a given equilateral triangle $ABC$ with side $1$ or on its boundary. For any $M \in S, a_M, b_M, c_M$ denote the distances from $M$ to $BC,CA,AB$, respectively. Define \[f(M) = a_M^3 (b_M - c_M) + b_M^3(c_M - a_M) + c_M^3(a_M - b_M).\] [b](a)[/b] Describe the set $\{M \in S | f(M) \geq 0\}$ geometrically. [b](b)[/b] Find the minimum and maximum values of $f(M)$ as well as the points in which these are attained.

2008 Romania Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , geometry proposed

Let $ ABC$ be a triangle and let $ \mathcal{M}_{a}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{b}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{c}$ be the circles having as diameters the medians $ m_{a}$, $ m_{b}$, $ m_{c}$ of triangle $ ABC$, respectively. If two of these three circles are tangent to the incircle of $ ABC$, prove that the third is tangent as well.

2006 Croatia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , geometry proposed

Let $ABC$ be a triangle for which $AB+BC = 3AC$. Let $D$ and $E$ be the points of tangency of the incircle with the sides $AB$ and $BC$ respectively, and let $K$ and $L$ be the other endpoints of the diameters originating from $D$ and $E.$ Prove that $C , A, L$, and $K$ lie on a circle.

2007 Indonesia TST, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometry proposed

Given triangle $ ABC$ and its circumcircle $ \Gamma$, let $ M$ and $ N$ be the midpoints of arcs $ BC$ (that does not contain $ A$) and $ CA$ (that does not contain $ B$), repsectively. Let $ X$ be a variable point on arc $ AB$ that does not contain $ C$. Let $ O_1$ and $ O_2$ be the incenter of triangle $ XAC$ and $ XBC$, respectively. Let the circumcircle of triangle $ XO_1O_2$ meets $ \Gamma$ at $ Q$. (a) Prove that $ QNO_1$ and $ QMO_2$ are similar. (b) Find the locus of $ Q$ as $ X$ varies.

2011 Iran MO (3rd Round), 1

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , dodecahedron , rotation , geometric transformation , group theory , geometry proposed

A regular dodecahedron is a convex polyhedra that its faces are regular pentagons. The regular dodecahedron has twenty vertices and there are three edges connected to each vertex. Suppose that we have marked ten vertices of the regular dodecahedron. [b]a)[/b] prove that we can rotate the dodecahedron in such a way that at most four marked vertices go to a place that there was a marked vertex before. [b]b)[/b] prove that the number four in previous part can't be replaced with three. [i]proposed by Kasra Alishahi[/i]

2006 Romania Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , parallelogram , trigonometry , geometry proposed

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB \neq AC$. Let $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $A$ and $\omega$ the circumcircle of the triangle. Let $\omega_1$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $BD$ and $\omega$. Let $\omega_2$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $CD$ and $\omega$. Let $\ell$ be the interior common tangent to both $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, different from $AD$. Prove that $\ell$ passes through the midpoint of $BC$ if and only if $2BC = AB + AC$.

2024 Middle European Mathematical Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry proposed , geometry , incenter

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the segment $BC$. Let $I, J, K$ be the incenters of triangles $ABC$, $ABM$, $ACM$, respectively. Let $P, Q$ be points on the lines $MK$, $MJ$, respectively, such that $\angle AJP=\angle ABC$ and $\angle AKQ=\angle BCA$. Let $R$ be the intersection of the lines $CP$ and $BQ$. Prove that the lines $IR$ and $BC$ are perpendicular.

1996 Baltic Way, 3

Tags: geometry proposed , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a unit square and let $P$ and $Q$ be points in the plane such that $Q$ is the circumcentre of triangle $BPC$ and $D$ be the circumcentre of triangle $PQA$. Find all possible values of the length of segment $PQ$.

2014 Taiwan TST Round 2, 1

Tags: incenter , circumcircle , reflection , geometry proposed , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and circumcenter $O$. A straight line $L$ is parallel to $BC$ and tangent to the incircle. Suppose $L$ intersects $IO$ at $X$, and select $Y$ on $L$ such that $YI$ is perpendicular to $IO$. Prove that $A$, $X$, $O$, $Y$ are cyclic. [i]Proposed by Telv Cohl[/i]

2008 Iran MO (3rd Round), 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , power of a point , radical axis , geometry proposed

Let $ ABC$ be an isosceles triangle with $ AB\equal{}AC$, and $ D$ be midpoint of $ BC$, and $ E$ be foot of altitude from $ C$. Let $ H$ be orthocenter of $ ABC$ and $ N$ be midpoint of $ CE$. $ AN$ intersects with circumcircle of triangle $ ABC$ at $ K$. The tangent from $ C$ to circumcircle of $ ABC$ intersects with $ AD$ at $ F$. Suppose that radical axis of circumcircles of $ CHA$ and $ CKF$ is $ BC$. Find $ \angle BAC$.

1993 Baltic Way, 18

Tags: trigonometry , geometry proposed , geometry

In the triangle $ABC$, $|AB|=15,|BC|=12,|AC|=13$. Let the median $AM$ and bisector $BK$ intersect at point $O$, where $M\in BC,K\in AC$. Let $OL\perp AB,L\in AB$. Prove that $\angle OLK=\angle OLM$.

1989 IberoAmerican, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , geometry proposed

The incircle of the triangle $ABC$ is tangent to sides $AC$ and $BC$ at $M$ and $N$, respectively. The bisectors of the angles at $A$ and $B$ intersect $MN$ at points $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Let $O$ be the incentre of $\triangle ABC$. Prove that $MP\cdot OA=BC\cdot OQ$.

2002 Hong kong National Olympiad, 1

Tags: trigonometry , geometry proposed , geometry

Two circles meet at points $A$ and $B$. A line through $B$ intersects the first circle again at $K$ and the second circle at $M$. A line parallel to $AM$ is tangent to the first circle at $Q$. The line $AQ$ intersects the second circle again at $R$. $(a)$ Prove that the tangent to the second circle at $R$ is parallel to $AK$. $(b)$ Prove that these two tangents meet on $KM$.

1995 Iran MO (2nd round), 2

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , geometry proposed

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and let $\ell$ be a line in the plane of triangle $ABC.$ We've drawn the reflection of the line $\ell$ over the sides $AB, BC$ and $AC$ and they intersect in the points $A', B'$ and $C'.$ Prove that the incenter of the triangle $A'B'C'$ lies on the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC.$