Olympiad problems

2005 MOP Homework, 4

Tags: trigonometry , inequalities , geometry , inradius , blogs , LaTeX , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be an obtuse triangle with $\angle A>90^{\circ}$, and let $r$ and $R$ denote its inradius and circumradius. Prove that \[\frac{r}{R} \le \frac{a\sin A}{a+b+c}.\]

2014 Postal Coaching, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be a triangle in which $\angle B$ is obtuse.Let $\Gamma$ be its circumcircle and $O$ be the centre of $\Gamma$.Let the tangent to $\Gamma$ at $C$ intersect the line $AB$ in $B_1$.Let $O_1$ be the circumcentre of the circumcircle $\Gamma_1$ of $\triangle AB_1 C$.Take any point $B_2$ on the segment $BB_1$ different from $B,B_1$.Let $C_1$ be the point of contact of the tangent from $B_2$ to $\Gamma$ which is closer to $C$.Let $O_2$ be the circumcentre of $\triangle AB_2 C_1$.Prove that $O,O_2,O_1,C_1,C$ are concyclic if $OO_2\perp AO_1$.

2008 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

Circle $I$ is the incircle of $\triangle ABC$. Circle $I$ is tangent to sides $BC$ and $AC$ at $M,N$ respectively. $E,F$ are midpoints of sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. Lines $EF, BI$ intersect at $D$. Show that $M,N,D$ are collinear.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , ratio , geometric transformation , reflection , geometry unsolved

In an acute-angled triangle $ABC$, $M$ is the midpoint of side $BC$, and $D, E$ and $F$ the feet of the altitudes from $A, B$ and $C$, respectively. Let $H$ be the orthocenter of $\Delta ABC$, $S$ the midpoint of $AH$, and $G$ the intersection of $FE$ and $AH$. If $N$ is the intersection of the median $AM$ and the circumcircle of $\Delta BCH$, prove that $\angle HMA = \angle GNS$. [i]Proposed by Marko Djikic[/i]

2005 Serbia Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

A convex angle $xOy$ and a point $M$ inside it are given in the plane. Prove that there is a unique point $P$ in the plane with the following property: - For any line $l$ through $M$, meeting the rays $x$ and $y$ (or their extensions) at $X$ and $Y$, the angle $XPY$ is not obtuse.

1979 IMO Longlists, 30

Tags: symmetry , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , rotation , invariant , geometry unsolved

Let $M$ be a set of points in a plane with at least two elements. Prove that if $M$ has two axes of symmetry $g_1$ and $g_2$ intersecting at an angle $\alpha = q\pi$, where $q$ is irrational, then $M$ must be infinite.

1981 USAMO, 3

Tags: AMC , USA(J)MO , USAMO , trigonometry , inequalities , geometry unsolved , geometry

If $A,B,C$ are the angles of a triangle, prove that \[-2 \le \sin{3A}+\sin{3B}+\sin{3C} \le \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\] and determine when equality holds.

1989 Kurschak Competition, 1

Tags: ratio , geometry unsolved , geometry

In the plane, two intersecting lines $a$ and $b$ are given, along with a circle $\omega$ that has no common points with these lines. For any line $\ell||b$, define $A=\ell\cap a$, and $\{B,C\}=\ell\cap \omega$ such that $B$ is on segment $AC$. Construct the line $\ell$ such that the ratio $\frac{|BC|}{|AB|}$ is maximal.

2012 Indonesia TST, 2

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and its incenter touches the sides $BC,CA,AB$ at $D,E,F$ respectively. Let $AD$ intersects the incircle of $ABC$ at $M$ distinct from $D$. Let $DF$ intersects the circumcircle of $CDM$ at $N$ distinct from $D$. Let $CN$ intersects $AB$ at $G$. Prove that $EC = 3GF$.

2005 Korea - Final Round, 4

Tags: ratio , geometry , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

In the following, the point of intersection of two lines $ g$ and $ h$ will be abbreviated as $ g\cap h$. Suppose $ ABC$ is a triangle in which $ \angle A \equal{} 90^{\circ}$ and $ \angle B > \angle C$. Let $ O$ be the circumcircle of the triangle $ ABC$. Let $ l_{A}$ and $ l_{B}$ be the tangents to the circle $ O$ at $ A$ and $ B$, respectively. Let $ BC \cap l_{A} \equal{} S$ and $ AC \cap l_{B} \equal{} D$. Furthermore, let $ AB \cap DS \equal{} E$, and let $ CE \cap l_{A} \equal{} T$. Denote by $ P$ the foot of the perpendicular from $ E$ on $ l_{A}$. Denote by $ Q$ the point of intersection of the line $ CP$ with the circle $ O$ (different from $ C$). Denote by $ R$ be the point of intersection of the line $ QT$ with the circle $ O$ (different from $ Q$). Finally, define $ U \equal{} BR \cap l_{A}$. Prove that \[ \frac {SU \cdot SP}{TU \cdot TP} \equal{} \frac {SA^{2}}{TA^{2}}. \]

1993 Vietnam National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , geometry unsolved

$ABCD$ is a quadrilateral such that $AB$ is not parallel to $CD$, and $BC$ is not parallel to $AD$. Variable points $P, Q, R, S$ are taken on $AB, BC, CD, DA$ respectively so that $PQRS$ is a parallelogram. Find the locus of its center.

2014 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 10

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , geometry unsolved

Two disjoint circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ are inscribed into an angle. Consider all pairs of parallel lines $l_1$ and $l_2$ such that $l_1$ touches $\omega_1$ and $l_2$ touches $\omega_2$ ($\omega_1$, $\omega_2$ lie between $l_1$ and $l_2$). Prove that the medial lines of all trapezoids formed by $l_1$ and $l_2$ and the sides of the angle touch some fixed circle.

2012 Uzbekistan National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , incenter , geometric transformation , homothety , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

Given points $A,B,C$ and $D$ lie a circle. $AC\cap BD=K$. $I_1, I_2,I_3$ and $I_4$ incenters of $ABK,BCK,CDK,DKA$. $M_1,M_2,M_3,M_4$ midpoints of arcs $AB,BC,CA,DA$ . Then prove that $M_1I_1,M_2I_2,M_3I_3,M_4I_4$ are concurrent.

2003 Tournament Of Towns, 6

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , inequalities , geometric transformation , reflection , triangle inequality , geometry unsolved

A trapezoid with bases $AD$ and $BC$ is circumscribed about a circle, $E$ is the intersection point of the diagonals. Prove that $\angle AED$ is not acute.

2006 MOP Homework, 5

Tags: geometry , geometry unsolved

Show that among the vertices of any area $1$ convex polygon with $n > 3$ sides there exist four such that the quadrilateral formed by these four has area at least $1/2$.

2011 Morocco National Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. $F$ and $L$ are two points on the side $[AC]$ such that $AF=LC< AC/2$. Find the mesure of the angle $\angle FBL$ knowing that $AB^{2}+BC^{2}=AL^{2}+LC^{2}$.

2008 Costa Rica - Final Round, 6

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometric transformation , homothety , ratio , geometry unsolved

Let $ O$ be the circumcircle of a $ \Delta ABC$ and let $ I$ be its incenter, for a point $ P$ of the plane let $ f(P)$ be the point obtained by reflecting $ P'$ by the midpoint of $ OI$, with $ P'$ the homothety of $ P$ with center $ O$ and ratio $ \frac{R}{r}$ with $ r$ the inradii and $ R$ the circumradii,(understand it by $ \frac{OP}{OP'}\equal{}\frac{R}{r}$). Let $ A_1$, $ B_1$ and $ C_1$ the midpoints of $ BC$, $ AC$ and $ AB$, respectively. Show that the rays $ A_1f(A)$, $ B_1f(B)$ and $ C_1f(C)$ concur on the incircle.

2008 Middle European Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , incenter , projective geometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ ABC$ be an isosceles triangle with $ AC \equal{} BC.$ Its incircle touches $ AB$ in $ D$ and $ BC$ in $ E.$ A line distinct of $ AE$ goes through $ A$ and intersects the incircle in $ F$ and $ G.$ Line $ AB$ intersects line $ EF$ and $ EG$ in $ K$ and $ L,$ respectively. Prove that $ DK \equal{} DL.$

2012 Uzbekistan National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , inradius , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

The inscribed circle $\omega$ of the non-isosceles acute-angled triangle $ABC$ touches the side $BC$ at the point $D$. Suppose that $I$ and $O$ are the centres of inscribed circle and circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ respectively. The circumcircle of triangle $ADI$ intersects $AO$ at the points $A$ and $E$. Prove that $AE$ is equal to the radius $r$ of $\omega$.

2008 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

(D.Shnol) Two opposite angles of a convex quadrilateral with perpendicular diagonals are equal. Prove that a circle can be inscribed in this quadrilateral.

2014 Tuymaada Olympiad, 7

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , incenter , analytic geometry , geometry unsolved , Tuymaada

A parallelogram $ABCD$ is given. The excircle of triangle $\triangle{ABC}$ touches the sides $AB$ at $L$ and the extension of $BC$ at $K$. The line $DK$ meets the diagonal $AC$ at point $X$; the line $BX$ meets the median $CC_1$ of trianlge $\triangle{ABC}$ at ${Y}$. Prove that the line $YL$, median $BB_1$ of triangle $\triangle{ABC}$ and its bisector $CC^\prime$ have a common point. [i](A. Golovanov)[/i]

1978 IMO Longlists, 5

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Prove that for any triangle $ABC$ there exists a point P in the plane of the triangle and three points $A' , B'$ , and $C'$ on the lines $BC, AC$, and $AB$ respectively such that \[AB \cdot PC'= AC \cdot PB'= BC \cdot PA'= 0.3M^2,\] where $M = max\{AB,AC,BC\}$.

1998 Taiwan National Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry , incenter , geometry unsolved , Taiwan , 1998 , #4 , geometric inequality

Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$. Lines $AI$, $BI$, $CI$ meet the sides of $\triangle ABC$ at $D$, $E$, $F$ respectively. Let $X$, $Y$, $Z$ be arbitrary points on segments $EF$, $FD$, $DE$, respectively. Prove that $d(X, AB) + d(Y, BC) + d(Z, CA) \leq XY + YZ + ZX$, where $d(X, \ell)$ denotes the distance from a point $X$ to a line $\ell$.

2006 Italy TST, 1

Tags: geometry , power of a point , radical axis , geometry unsolved

The circles $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$ intersect at the points $Q$ and $R$ and internally touch a circle $\gamma$ at $A_1$ and $A_2$ respectively. Let $P$ be an arbitrary point on $\gamma$. Segments $PA_1$ and $PA_2$ meet $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$ again at $B_1$ and $B_2$ respectively. a) Prove that the tangent to $\gamma_{1}$ at $B_{1}$ and the tangent to $\gamma_{2}$ at $B_{2}$ are parallel. b) Prove that $B_{1}B_{2}$ is the common tangent to $\gamma_{1}$ and $\gamma_{2}$ iff $P$ lies on $QR$.

2001 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , parallelogram , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ ABC$ an acute triangle with circumcircle center $ O.$ The line $ (BO)$ intersects the circumcircle again in $ D,$ and the extension of the altitude from $ A$ intersects the circle in $ E.$ Prove that the quadrilateral $ BECD$ and the triangle $ ABC$ have the same area.