Olympiad problems

2014 Saudi Arabia IMO TST, 1

Let $\Gamma$ be a circle with center $O$ and $AE$ be a diameter. Point $D$ lies on segment $OE$ and point $B$ is the midpoint of one of the arcs $\widehat{AE}$ of $\Gamma$. Construct point $C$ such that $ABCD$ is a parallelogram. Lines $EB$ and $CD$ meet at $F$. Line $OF$ meets the minor arc $\widehat{EB}$ at $I$. Prove that $EI$ bisects $\angle BEC$.

2012 Kyrgyzstan National Olympiad, 3

Tags: complex numbers , geometry unsolved , geometry

Prove that if the diagonals of a convex quadrilateral are perpendicular, then the feet of perpendiculars dropped from the intersection point of diagonals on the sides of this quadrilateral lie on one circle. Is the converse true?

2012 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , trig identities , Law of Sines , geometry unsolved

In a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ the bisectors of angles $A$ and $B$ are inversely proportional to the respective sidelengths. Find angle $C$.

1985 IMO Longlists, 8

Tags: geometry , LaTeX , geometry unsolved

Let $K $ be a convex set in the $xy$-plane, symmetric with respect to the origin and having area greater than $4 $. Prove that there exists a point $(m, n) \neq (0, 0)$ in $K$ such that $m$ and $n$ are integers.

2006 Moldova National Olympiad, 10.1

Tags: trigonometry , function , inequalities , geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $a,b$ be the smaller sides of a right triangle. Let $c$ be the hypothenuse and $h$ be the altitude from the right angle. Fint the maximal value of $\frac{c+h}{a+b}$.

2006 Irish Math Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , rectangle , geometry unsolved

Prove that a square of side 2.1 units can be completely covered by seven squares of side 1 unit. Extra: Try to prove that 7 is the minimal amount.

1963 Vietnam National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

The triangle $ ABC$ has semiperimeter $ p$. Find the side length $ BC$ and the area $ S$ in terms of $ \angle A$, $ \angle B$ and $ p$. In particular, find $ S$ if $ p \approx 23.6$, $ \angle A \approx 52^{\circ}42'$, $ \angle B \approx 46^{\circ}16'$.

2006 China Team Selection Test, 1

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

$ABCD$ 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 $l_1 || l_2$.

2003 France Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , incenter , trig identities , Law of Sines , geometry unsolved

$M$ is an arbitrary point inside $\triangle ABC$. $AM$ intersects the circumcircle of the triangle again at $A_1$. Find the points $M$ that minimise $\frac{MB\cdot MC}{MA_1}$.

2012 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

The incircle $I$ of $\triangle ABC$ is tangent to sides $AB,BC,CA$ at $D,E,F$ respectively. Line $EF$ intersects lines $AI,BI,DI$ at $M,N,K$ respectively. Prove that $DM\cdot KE=DN\cdot KF$.

2012 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 12

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometry unsolved

Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$. A line passing through $O$ and parallel to $BC$ meets $AB$ and $AC$ in points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The sum of distances from $O$ to $AB$ and $AC$ is equal to $OA$. Prove that $PB + QC = PQ$.

2002 Canada National Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , angle bisector , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

Let $\Gamma$ be a circle with radius $r$. Let $A$ and $B$ be distinct points on $\Gamma$ such that $AB < \sqrt{3}r$. Let the circle with centre $B$ and radius $AB$ meet $\Gamma$ again at $C$. Let $P$ be the point inside $\Gamma$ such that triangle $ABP$ is equilateral. Finally, let the line $CP$ meet $\Gamma$ again at $Q$. Prove that $PQ = r$.

2007 Hungary-Israel Binational, 3

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , function , calculus , derivative , inequalities , geometry unsolved

Let $ AB$ be the diameter of a given circle with radius $ 1$ unit, and let $ P$ be a given point on $ AB$. A line through $ P$ meets the circle at points $ C$ and $ D$, so a convex quadrilateral $ ABCD$ is formed. Find the maximum possible area of the quadrilateral.

2004 Tournament Of Towns, 1

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

Let us call a triangle rational if each of its angles is a rational number when measured in degrees. Let us call a point inside triangle rational if joining it to the three vertices of the triangle we get three rational triangles. Show that any acute rational triangle contains at least three distinct rational points.

2005 International Zhautykov Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , pyramid , geometry unsolved

Let SABC be a regular triangular pyramid. Find the set of all points $ D (D! \equal{} S)$ in the space satisfing the equation $ |cos ASD \minus{} 2cosBSD \minus{} 2 cos CSD| \equal{} 3$.

1985 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , geometry unsolved

A parallelepiped with the side lengths $ a$, $ b$, $ c$ is cut by a plane through its intersection of diagonals which is perpendicular to one of these diagonals. Calculate the area of the intersection of the plane and the parallelepiped.

2012 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle with $AB=AC$. Let $D$ be a point on the segment $BC$ such that $BD=2DC$. Let $P$ be a point on the segment $AD$ such that $\angle BAC=\angle BPD$. Prove that $\angle BAC=2\angle DPC$.

2010 Costa Rica - Final Round, 5

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

Let $C_1$ be a circle with center $O$ and let $B$ and $C$ be points in $C_1$ such that $BOC$ is an equilateral triangle. Let $D$ be the midpoint of the minor arc $BC$ of $C_1$. Let $C_2$ be the circle with center $C$ that passes through $B$ and $O$. Let $E$ be the second intersection of $C_1$ and $C_2$. The parallel to $DE$ through $B$ intersects $C_1$ for second time in $A$. Let $C_3$ be the circumcircle of triangle $AOC$. The second intersection of $C_2$ and $C_3$ is $F$. Show that $BE$ and $BF$ trisect the angle $\angle ABC$.

2014 IberoAmerican, 2

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , trapezoid , circumcircle , cyclic quadrilateral , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and $H$ its orthocenter. Let $D$ be the intersection of the altitude from $A$ to $BC$. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of $BH$ and $CH$, respectively. Let the lines $DM$ and $DN$ intersect $AB$ and $AC$ at points $X$ and $Y$ respectively. If $P$ is the intersection of $XY$ with $BH$ and $Q$ the intersection of $XY$ with $CH$, show that $H, P, D, Q$ lie on a circumference.

1998 China National Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , trigonometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be a non-obtuse triangle satisfying $AB>AC$ and $\angle B=45^{\circ}$. The circumcentre $O$ and incentre $I$ of triangle $ABC$ are such that $\sqrt{2}\ OI=AB-AC$. Find the value of $\sin A$.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , angle bisector , geometry unsolved

In trapezoid $ABCD$, $AD$ is parallel to $BC$. Knowing that $AB=AD+BC$, prove that the bisector of $\angle A$ also bisects $CD$.

1980 IMO, 12

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

There is a triangle $ABC$. Its circumcircle and its circumcentre are given. Show how the orthocentre of $ABC$ may be constructed using only a straightedge (unmarked ruler). [The straightedge and paper may be assumed large enough for the construction to be completed]

1985 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , pyramid , geometry unsolved

A triangular pyramid $ O.ABC$ with base $ ABC$ has the property that the lengths of the altitudes from $ A$, $ B$ and $ C$ are not less than $ \frac{OB \plus{}OC}{2}$, $ \frac{OC \plus{} OA}{2}$ and $ \frac{OA \plus{} OB}{2}$, respectively. Given that the area of $ ABC$ is $ S$, calculate the volume of the pyramid.

2012 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 24

Tags: combinatorial geometry , geometry unsolved , geometry

Given are $n$ $(n > 2)$ points on the plane such that no three of them are collinear. In how many ways this set of points can be divided into two non-empty subsets with non-intersecting convex envelops?

2005 MOP Homework, 4

Tags: inequalities , geometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $K$, $L$, $M$, $N$ be the midpoints of sides $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DA$ respectively. Let $NL$ and $KM$ meet at point $T$. Show that $8[DNTM] < [ABCD] < 8[DNTM]$, where $[P]$ denotes area of $P$.