Olympiad problems

1998 China Team Selection Test, 1

In acute-angled $\bigtriangleup ABC$, $H$ is the orthocenter, $O$ is the circumcenter and $I$ is the incenter. Given that $\angle C > \angle B > \angle A$, prove that $I$ lies within $\bigtriangleup BOH$.

2005 China Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , incenter , ratio , Euler , geometry unsolved

In acute angled triangle $ABC$, $BC=a$,$CA=b$,$AB=c$, and $a>b>c$. $I,O,H$ are the incentre, circumcentre and orthocentre of $\triangle{ABC}$ respectively. Point $D \in BC$, $E \in CA$ and $AE=BD$, $CD+CE=AB$. Let the intersectionf of $BE$ and $AD$ be $K$. Prove that $KH \parallel IO$ and $KH = 2IO$.

2008 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 8

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

(A.Akopyan, V.Dolnikov) Given a set of points inn the plane. It is known that among any three of its points there are two such that the distance between them doesn't exceed 1. Prove that this set can be divided into three parts such that the diameter of each part does not exceed 1.

2010 Serbia National Math Olympiad, 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]

1985 IberoAmerican, 3

Tags: Columbia , geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

Given an acute triangle $ABC$, let $D$, $E$ and $F$ be points in the lines $BC$, $AC$ and $AB$ respectively. If the lines $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ pass through $O$ the centre of the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$, whose radius is $R$, show that: \[\frac{1}{AD}\plus{}\frac{1}{BE}\plus{}\frac{1}{CF}\equal{}\frac{2}{R}\]

2005 Italy TST, 2

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , power of a point , geometry unsolved

The circle $\Gamma$ and the line $\ell$ have no common points. Let $AB$ be the diameter of $\Gamma$ perpendicular to $\ell$, with $B$ closer to $\ell$ than $A$. An arbitrary point $C\not= A$, $B$ is chosen on $\Gamma$. The line $AC$ intersects $\ell$ at $D$. The line $DE$ is tangent to $\Gamma$ at $E$, with $B$ and $E$ on the same side of $AC$. Let $BE$ intersect $\ell$ at $F$, and let $AF$ intersect $\Gamma$ at $G\not= A$. Let $H$ be the reflection of $G$ in $AB$. Show that $F,C$, and $H$ are collinear.

2008 Baltic Way, 16

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , rhombus , geometry unsolved

Let $ABCD$ be a parallelogram. The circle with diameter $AC$ intersects the line $BD$ at points $P$ and $Q$. The perpendicular to the line $AC$ passing through the point $C$ intersects the lines $AB$ and $AD$ at points $X$ and $Y$, respectively. Prove that the points $P,Q,X$ and $Y$ lie on the same circle.

2010 Contests, 1

Tags: geometry , geometry unsolved

Consider points $D,E$ and $F$ on sides $BC,AC$ and $AB$, respectively, of a triangle $ABC$, such that $AD, BE$ and $CF$ concurr at a point $G$. The parallel through $G$ to $BC$ cuts $DF$ and $DE$ at $H$ and $I$, respectively. Show that triangles $AHG$ and $AIG$ have the same areas.

2010 Finnish National High School Mathematics Competition, 5

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $S$ be a non-empty subset of a plane. We say that the point $P$ can be seen from $A$ if every point from the line segment $AP$ belongs to $S$. Further, the set $S$ can be seen from $A$ if every point of $S$ can be seen from $A$. Suppose that $S$ can be seen from $A$, $B$ and $C$ where $ABC$ is a triangle. Prove that $S$ can also be seen from any other point of the triangle $ABC$.

2001 Hong kong National Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

A triangle $ABC$ is given. A circle $\Gamma$, passing through $A$, is tangent to side $BC$ at point $P$ and intersects sides $AB$ and $AC$ at $M$ and $N$ respectively. Prove that the smaller arcs $MP$ and $NP$ of $\Gamma$ are equal iff $\Gamma$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $\Delta ABC$ at $A$.

2003 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: geometry , rectangle , geometry unsolved

Cut $2003$ disjoint rectangles from an acute-angled triangle $ABC$, such that any of them has a parallel side to $AB$ and the sum of their areas is maximal.

2005 Korea National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $P$ be a point that lies outside of circle $O$. A line passes through $P$ and meets the circle at $A$ and $B$, and another line passes through $P$ and meets the circle at $C$ and $D$. The point $A$ is between $P$ and $B$, $C$ is between $P$ and $D$. Let the intersection of segment $AD$ and $BC$ be $L$ and construct $E$ on ray $(PA$ so that $BL \cdot PE = DL \cdot PD$. Show that $M$ is the midpoint of the segment $DE$, where $M$ is the intersection of lines $PL$ and $DE$.

2012 Albania National Olympiad, 5

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

Let $ABC$ be a triangle where $AC\neq BC$. Let $P$ be the foot of the altitude taken from $C$ to $AB$; and let $V$ be the orthocentre, $O$ the circumcentre of $ABC$, and $D$ the point of intersection between the radius $OC$ and the side $AB$. The midpoint of $CD$ is $E$. a) Prove that the reflection $V'$ of $V$ in $AB$ is on the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$. b) In what ratio does the segment $EP$ divide the segment $OV$?

1990 APMO, 3

Tags: calculus , trigonometry , geometry , geometry unsolved

Consider all the triangles $ABC$ which have a fixed base $AB$ and whose altitude from $C$ is a constant $h$. For which of these triangles is the product of its altitudes a maximum?

2008 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

(B.Frenkin) Consider the triangles such that all their vertices are vertices of a given regular 2008-gon. What triangles are more numerous among them: acute-angled or obtuse-angled?

1995 Baltic Way, 18

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$ of a triangle $ABC$ and let $H$ be the foot of the altitude from $B$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be orthogonal projections of $A$ and $C$ on the bisector of the angle $B$. Prove that the four points $H,P,M$ and $Q$ lie on the same circle.

2010 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 14

Tags: inequalities , geometry , geometry unsolved

We have a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ and a point $M$ on its side $AD$ such that $CM$ and $BM$ are parallel to $AB$ and $CD$ respectively. Prove that $S_{ABCD} \geq 3 S_{BCM}.$ [i]Remark.[/i] $S$ denotes the area function.

2013 Dutch IMO TST, 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , symmetry , geometry unsolved

Let $ABCDEF$ be a cyclic hexagon satisfying $AB\perp BD$ and $BC=EF$.Let $P$ be the intersection of lines $BC$ and $AD$ and let $Q$ be the intersection of lines $EF$ and $AD$.Assume that $P$ and $Q$ are on the same side of $D$ and $A$ is on the opposite side.Let $S$ be the midpoint of $AD$.Let $K$ and $L$ be the incentres of $\triangle BPS$ and $\triangle EQS$ respectively.Prove that $\angle KDL=90^0$.

1992 Cono Sur Olympiad, 2

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

In a $\triangle {ABC}$, consider a point $E$ in $BC$ such that $AE \perp BC$. Prove that $AE=\frac{bc}{2r}$, where $r$ is the radio of the circle circumscripte, $b=AC$ and $c=AB$.

2010 China Team Selection Test, 2

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

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. Assume line $AB$ and $CD$ intersect at $E$, and $B$ lies between $A$ and $E$. Assume line $AD$ and $BC$ intersect at $F$, and $D$ lies between $A$ and $F$. Assume the circumcircles of $\triangle BEC$ and $\triangle CFD$ intersect at $C$ and $P$. Prove that $\angle BAP=\angle CAD$ if and only if $BD\parallel EF$.

2014 European Mathematical Cup, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometry unsolved

Let ABC be a triangle. The external and internal angle bisectors of ∠CAB intersect side BC at D and E, respectively. Let F be a point on the segment BC. The circumcircle of triangle ADF intersects AB and AC at I and J, respectively. Let N be the mid-point of IJ and H the foot of E on DN. Prove that E is the incenter of triangle AHF, or the center of the excircle. [i]Proposed by Steve Dinh[/i]

1981 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: ratio , geometry unsolved , geometry

A plane $\rho$ and two points $M, N$ outside it are given. Determine the point $A$ on $\rho$ for which $\frac{AM}{AN}$ is minimal.

2012 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , symmetry , cyclic quadrilateral , angle bisector , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

Let $ABCD$ be an inscribed quadrilateral, in which $\angle BAD<90$. On the rays $AB$ and $AD$ are selected points $K$ and $L$, respectively, such that$ KA = KD, LA = LB$. Let $N$ - the midpoint of $AC$.Prove that if $\angle BNC=\angle DNC $,so $\angle KNL=\angle BCD $

2011 Estonia Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: geometric transformation , geometry unsolved , geometry

Two circles lie completely outside each other.Let $A$ be the point of intersection of internal common tangents of the circles and let $K$ be the projection of this point onto one of their external common tangents.The tangents,different from the common tangent,to the circles through point $K$ meet the circles at $M_1$ and $M_2$.Prove that the line $AK$ bisects angle $M_1 KM_2$.

1992 Vietnam National Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , tetrahedron , geometry unsolved

Let $ABCD$ be a tetrahedron satisfying i)$\widehat{ACD}+\widehat{BCD}=180^{0}$, and ii)$\widehat{BAC}+\widehat{CAD}+\widehat{DAB}=\widehat{ABC}+\widehat{CBD}+\widehat{DBA}=180^{0}$. Find value of $[ABC]+[BCD]+[CDA]+[DAB]$ if we know $AC+CB=k$ and $\widehat{ACB}=\alpha$.