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2016 HMNT, 6

Tags: hmmt
The numbers $1, 2\ldots11$ are arranged in a line from left to right in a random order. It is observed that the middle number is larger than exactly one number to its left. Find the probability that it is larger than exactly one number to its right.

2013 NIMO Problems, 3

Let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_{1000}$ be positive integers whose sum is $S$. If $a_n!$ divides $n$ for each $n = 1, 2, \dots, 1000$, compute the maximum possible value of $S$. [i]Proposed by Michael Ren[/i]

2005 ISI B.Math Entrance Exam, 3

Tags: geometry
Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral such that the sum of a pair of opposite sides equals the sum of other pair of opposite sides $ (AB+CD=AD+BC) $. Prove that the circles inscribed in triangles $ABC$ and $ACD$ are tangent to each other.

2007 Poland - Second Round, 3

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$a$, $b$, $c$, $d$ are positive real numbers satisfying the following condition: \[\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}+\frac{1}{d}=4\] Prove that: \[\sqrt[3]{\frac{a^{3}+b^{3}}{2}}+\sqrt[3]{\frac{b^{3}+c^{3}}{2}}+\sqrt[3]{\frac{c^{3}+d^{3}}{2}}+\sqrt[3]{\frac{d^{3}+a^{3}}{2}}\leq 2(a+b+c+d)-4\]

2023 VN Math Olympiad For High School Students, Problem 3

Given a polynomial with integer coefficents with degree $n>0:$$$P(x)=a_nx^n+...+a_1x+a_0.$$ Assume that there exists a prime number $p$ satisfying these conditions: [i]i)[/i] $p|a_i$ for all $0\le i<n,$ [i]ii)[/i] $p\nmid a_n,$ [i]iii)[/i] $p^2\nmid a_0.$ Prove that $P(x)$ is irreducible in $\mathbb{Z}[x].$

2020 Balkan MO Shortlist, A3

Tags: algebra
Let $P(x), Q(x)$ be distinct polynomials of degree $2020$ with non-zero coefficients. Suppose that they have $r$ common real roots counting multiplicity and $s$ common coefficients. Determine the maximum possible value of $r + s$. [i]Demetres Christofides, Cyprus[/i]

MOAA Team Rounds, 2021.15

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Consider the polynomial \[P(x)=x^3+3x^2+6x+10.\] Let its three roots be $a$, $b$, $c$. Define $Q(x)$ to be the monic cubic polynomial with roots $ab$, $bc$, $ca$. Compute $|Q(1)|$. [i]Proposed by Nathan Xiong[/i]

2001 AMC 8, 21

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The mean of a set of five different positive integers is 15. The median is 18. The maximum possible value of the largest of these five integers is $ \text{(A)}\ 19\qquad\text{(B)}\ 24\qquad\text{(C)}\ 32\qquad\text{(D)}\ 35\qquad\text{(E)}\ 40 $

2006 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $P$ be a point in the plane of $ABC$ that is inside the region of the angle $BAC$ but outside triangle $ABC$. [b](a)[/b] Prove that any two of the following statements imply the third. [list] [b](i)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $PBC$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PA}$. [b](ii)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $CPA$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PB}$. [b](iii)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $APB$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PC}$.[/list] [b](b)[/b] Prove that if the conditions in (a) hold, then the circumcentres of triangles $BPC,CPA$ and $APB$ lie on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.

2009 District Round (Round II), 4

in an acute triangle $ABC$,$D$ is a point on $BC$,let $Q$ be the intersection of $AD$ and the median of $ABC$from $C$,$P$ is a point on $AD$,distinct from $Q$.the circumcircle of $CPD$ intersects $CQ$ at $C$ and $K$.prove that the circumcircle of $AKP$ passes through a fixed point differ from $A$.

2021 LMT Spring, A16

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Find the number of ordered pairs $(a,b)$ of positive integers less than or equal to $20$ such that \[\gcd(a,b)>1 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{\gcd(a,b)}+\frac{a+b}{\text{lcm}(a,b)} \geq 1.\] [i]Proposed by Zachary Perry[/i]

2015 Chile TST Ibero, 2

In the country of Muilejistan, there exists a network of roads connecting all its cities. The network has the particular property that for any two cities, there is a unique path without backtracking (i.e., a path where the traveler never returns along the same road). The longest possible path between two cities is 600 kilometers. For instance, the path from the city of Mlar to the city of Nlar is 600 kilometers. Similarly, the path from the city of Klar to the city of Glar is also 600 kilometers. 1. If Jalim departs from Mlar towards Nlar at noon and Kalim departs from Klar towards Glar also at noon, both traveling at the same speed, prove that they meet at some point on their journey. 2. If the distance in kilometers between any two cities is an integer, prove that the distance from Glar to Mlar is even.

2015 China Team Selection Test, 2

Let $G$ be the complete graph on $2015$ vertices. Each edge of $G$ is dyed red, blue or white. For a subset $V$ of vertices of $G$, and a pair of vertices $(u,v)$, define \[ L(u,v) = \{ u,v \} \cup \{ w | w \in V \ni \triangle{uvw} \text{ has exactly 2 red sides} \}\]Prove that, for any choice of $V$, there exist at least $120$ distinct values of $L(u,v)$.

2016 Postal Coaching, 3

Tags: geometry , hexagon
The diagonals $AD, BE$ and $CF$ of a convex hexagon concur at a point $M$. Suppose the six triangles $ABM, BCM, CDM, DEM, EFM$ and $FAM$ are all acute-angled and the circumcentre of all these triangles lie on a circle. Prove that the quadrilaterals $ABDE, BCEF$ and $CDFA$ have equal areas.

2007 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 184

(1) For real numbers $x,\ a$ such that $0<x<a,$ prove the following inequality. \[\frac{2x}{a}<\int_{a-x}^{a+x}\frac{1}{t}\ dt<x\left(\frac{1}{a+x}+\frac{1}{a-x}\right). \] (2) Use the result of $(1)$ to prove that $0.68<\ln 2<0.71.$

2013 Thailand Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Find a five-digit positive integer $n$ (in base $10$) such that $n^3 - 1$ is divisible by $2556$ and which minimizes the sum of digits of $n$.

Putnam 1938, B2

Find all solutions of the differential equation $zz" - 2z'z' = 0$ which pass through the point $x=1, z=1.$

2008 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 7

Compute $ \sum_{n \equal{} 1}^\infty\sum_{k \equal{} 1}^{n \minus{} 1}\frac {k}{2^{n \plus{} k}}$.

2013 VTRMC, Problem 3

Define a sequence $(a_n)$ for $n\ge1$ by $a_1=2$ and $a_{n+1}=a_n^{1+n^{-3/2}}$. Is $(a_n)$ convergent (i.e. $\lim_{n\to\infty}a_n<\infty$)?

Oliforum Contest II 2009, 5

Define the function $ g(\cdot): \mathbb{Z} \to \{0,1\}$ such that $ g(n) \equal{} 0$ if $ n < 0$, and $ g(n) \equal{} 1$ otherwise. Define the function $ f(\cdot): \mathbb{Z} \to \mathbb{Z}$ such that $ f(n) \equal{} n \minus{} 1024g(n \minus{} 1024)$ for all $ n \in \mathbb{Z}$. Define also the sequence of integers $ \{a_i\}_{i \in \mathbb{N}}$ such that $ a_0 \equal{} 1$ e $ a_{n \plus{} 1} \equal{} 2f(a_n) \plus{} \ell$, where $ \ell \equal{} 0$ if $ \displaystyle \prod_{i \equal{} 0}^n{\left(2f(a_n) \plus{} 1 \minus{} a_i\right)} \equal{} 0$, and $ \ell \equal{} 1$ otherwise. How many distinct elements are in the set $ S: \equal{} \{a_0,a_1,\ldots,a_{2009}\}$? [i](Paolo Leonetti)[/i]

2012 AMC 10, 1

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Cagney can frost a cupcake every $20$ seconds and Lacey can frost a cupcake every $30$ seconds. Working together, how many cupcakes can they frost in $5$ minutes? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 10 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 15 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 20 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 25 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 30 $

2010 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

In the county some pairs of towns connected by two-way non-stop flight. From any town we can flight to any other (may be not on one flight). Gives, that if we consider any cyclic (i.e. beginning and finish towns match) route, consisting odd number of flights, and close all flights of this route, then we can found two towns, such that we can't fly from one to other. Proved, that we can divided all country on $4$ regions, such that any flight connected towns from other regions.

2017 Ecuador NMO (OMEC), 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AC = 18$ and $D$ is the point on the segment $AC$ such that $AD = 5$. Draw perpendiculars from $D$ on $AB$ and $BC$ which have lengths $4$ and $5$ respectively. Find the area of the triangle $ABC$.

2007 AMC 8, 1

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Theresa's parents have agreed to buy her tickets to see her favorite band if she spends an average of $10$ hours per week helping around the house for $6$ weeks. For the first $5$ weeks, she helps around the house for $8$, $11$, $7$, $12$ and $10$ hours. How many hours must she work during the final week to earn the tickets? $\textbf{(A)}\ 9 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 10 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 11 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 12 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 13$

2001 Moldova National Olympiad, Problem 4

Tags: geometry
In a triangle $ABC$ the altitude $AD$ is drawn. Points $M$ on side $AC$ and $N$ on side $AB$ are taken so that $\angle MDA=\angle NDA$. Prove that the lines $AD,BM$ and $CN$ are concurrent.