Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $H$, and let $BE$ and $CF$ be the altitudes of the triangle. Choose two points $P$ and $Q$ on rays $BH$ and $CH$ respectively, such that: $\bullet$ $PQ$ is parallel to $BC$; $\bullet$ The quadrilateral $APHQ$ is cyclic. Suppose the circumcircles of triangles $APF$ and $AQE$ meet again at $X\neq A$. Prove that $AX$ is parallel to $BC$. [i]Proposed by Ivan Chan Kai Chin[/i]

In the $x$-$y$ plane, for $t>0$, denote by $S(t)$ the area of the part enclosed by the curve $y=e^{t^2x}$, the $x$-axis, $y$-axis and the line $x=\frac{1}{t}.$ Show that $S(t)>\frac 43.$ If necessary, you may use $e^3>20.$

A square has sides of length $ 10$, and a circle centered at one of its vertices has radius $ 10$. What is the area of the union of the regions enclosed by the square and the circle? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 200 \plus{} 25\pi\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 100 \plus{} 75\pi\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 75 \plus{} 100\pi\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 100 \plus{} 100\pi$ $ \textbf{(E)}\ 100 \plus{} 125\pi$

Every positive integer is either [i]nice [/i] or [i]naughty[/i], and the Oracle of Numbers knows which are which. However, the Oracle will not directly tell you whether a number is [i]nice [/i] or [i]naughty[/i]. The only questions the Oracle will answer are questions of the form “What is the sum of all nice divisors of $n$?,” where $n$ is a number of the questioner’s choice. For instance, suppose ([i]just [/i] for this example) that $2$ and $3$ are nice, while $1$ and $6$ are [i]naughty[/i]. In that case, if you asked the Oracle, “What is the sum of all nice divisors of $6$?,” the Oracle’s answer would be $5$. Show that for any given positive integer $n$ less than $1$ million, you can determine whether $n$ is [i]nice [/i] or [i]naughty [/i] by asking the Oracle at most four questions.

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle BAC = 60^{\circ}$. Let $AP$ bisect $\angle BAC$ and let $BQ$ bisect $\angle ABC$, with $P$ on $BC$ and $Q$ on $AC$. If $AB + BP = AQ + QB$, what are the angles of the triangle?

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $H$ its orthocenter. The circle with diameter $[AC]$ cuts the circumcircle of triangle $ABH$ at $K$. Prove that the point of intersection of the lines $CK$ and $BH$ is the midpoint of the segment $[BH]$

Let $n$ be an integer, and let $\triangle ABC$ be a right-angles triangle with right angle at $C$. It is given that $\sin A$ and $\sin B$ are the roots of the quadratic equation \[(5n+8)x^2-(7n-20)x+120=0.\] Find the value of $n$

Given $2018$ ones in a row: $$\underbrace{1\,\,\,1\,\,\,1\,\,\,1 \,\,\, ... \,\,\,1 \,\,\,1 \,\,\,1 \,\,\,1}_{2018 \,\,\, ones}$$ in which plus symbols $(+)$ are allowed to be inserted in between the ones. What is the maximum number of plus symbols $(+)$ that need to be inserted so that the resulting sum is 8102?

Jane has two bags $X$ and $Y$. Bag $X$ contains 4 red marbles and 5 blue marbles (and nothing else). Bag $Y$ contains 7 red marbles and 6 blue marbles (and nothing else). Jane will choose one of her bags at random (each bag being equally likely). From her chosen bag, she will then select one of the marbles at random (each marble in that bag being equally likely). What is the probability that she will select a red marble?

Let $B$ be a set of $k$ sequences each having $n$ terms equal to $1$ or $-1$. The product of two such sequences $(a_1, a_2, \ldots , a_n)$ and $(b_1, b_2, \ldots , b_n)$ is defined as $(a_1b_1, a_2b_2, \ldots , a_nb_n)$. Prove that there exists a sequence $(c_1, c_2, \ldots , c_n)$ such that the intersection of $B$ and the set containing all sequences from $B$ multiplied by $(c_1, c_2, \ldots , c_n)$ contains at most $\frac{k^2}{2^n}$ sequences.

Call a natural number $n$ a [i]magic [/i] number if the number obtained by putting $n$ on the right of any natural number is divisible by $n$. Find the number of magic numbers less than $500$. Justify your answer

Let $Q^+$ denote the set of positive rationals. Determine all functions $f : Q^+ \to Q^+$ that satisfy both of these conditions: (i) $f(x)$ is an integer if and only if $x$ is an integer; (ii) $f(f(xf(y)) + x) = yf(x) + x$ for all $x, y \in Q^+$.

We call an isosceles trapezoid $PQRS$ [i]interesting[/i], if it is inscribed in the unit square $ABCD$ in such a way, that on every side of the square lies exactly one vertex of the trapezoid and that the lines connecting the midpoints of two adjacent sides of the trapezoid are parallel to the sides of the square. Find all interesting isosceles trapezoids and their areas.

A large candle is $119$ centimeters tall. It is designed to burn down more quickly when it is first lit and more slowly as it approaches its bottom. Specifically, the candle takes $10$ seconds to burn down the first centimeter from the top, $20$ seconds to burn down the second centimeter, and $10k$ seconds to burn down the $k$-th centimeter. Suppose it takes $T$ seconds for the candle to burn down completely. Then $\tfrac{T}{2}$ seconds after it is lit, the candle's height in centimeters will be $h$. Find $10h$.

Find three distinct natural numbers such that the sum of their reciprocals is an integer.

Let $ x_1,x_2,\dots,x_n$ be positive real numbers. Let $ m\equal{}\min\{x_1,x_2,\dots,x_n\}$, $ M\equal{}\max\{x_1,x_2,\dots,x_n\}$, $ A\equal{}\frac{1}{n}(x_1\plus{}x_2\plus{}\dots\plus{}x_n)$, and $ G\equal{}\sqrt[n]{x_1x_2 \dots x_n}$. Prove that \[ A\minus{}G \ge \frac{1}{n}(\sqrt{M}\minus{}\sqrt{m})^2.\]

A piece is placed in the lower left-corner cell of the $15 \times 15$ board. It can move to the cells that are adjacent to the sides or the corners of its current cell. It must also alternate between horizontal and diagonal moves $($the first move must be diagonal$).$ What is the maximum number of moves it can make without stepping on the same cell twice$?$

Prove that if the lengths of the sides of a triangle form an arithmetic progression, then the radius of the inscribed circle is one third of one of the heights of the triangle.

Given an acute triangle $ABC$, let $AD$ be an altitude and $H$ the orthocenter. Let $E$ denote the reflection of $H$ with respect to $A$. Point $X$ is chosen on the circumcircle of triangle $BDE$ such that $AC\| DX$ and point $Y$ is chosen on the circumcircle of triangle $CDE$ such that $DY\| AB$. Prove that the circumcircle of triangle $AXY$ is tangent to that of $ABC$.

Which of the following derived units is equivalent to units of velocity? $ \textbf {(A) } \dfrac {\text {W}}{\text {N}} \qquad \textbf {(B) } \dfrac {\text {N}}{\text {W}} \qquad \textbf {(C) } \dfrac {\text {W}}{\text {N}^2} \qquad \textbf {(D) } \dfrac {\text {W}^2}{\text {N}} \qquad \textbf {(E) } \dfrac {\text {N}^2}{\text {W}^2} $ [i]Problem proposed by Ahaan Rungta[/i]

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle $(O)$. $ P$ is a point on arc $BC$ that does not contain $ A$ such that $AP$ is the symmedian of triangle $ABC$. $E ,F$ are symmetric of $P$ wrt $CA, AB$ respectively . $K$ is symmetric of $A$ wrt $EF$. $L$ is the projection of $K$ on the line passing through $A$ and parallel to $BC$. Prove that $PA=PL$.

Square trinomial $f(x)$ is such that the polynomial (f(x))^5 - f(x) has exactly three real roots. Find the ordinate of the vertex of the graph of this trinomial.

$M$ is a finite set of points in a plane. Point $O$ in the plane is called an “almost centre of symmetry” of set $M$ if it is possible to remove from $M$ one point in such a way that among the remaining members $O$ is the centre of symmetry in the usual sense. How many such “almost centres of symmetry” may a finite point set in a plane have? Indicate all such points. (V Prasolov, Moscow)

Real numbers $a$, $b$, $c$ satisfy the equation $$2a^3-b^3+2c^3-6a^2b+3ab^2-3ac^2-3bc^2+6abc=0$$. If $a<b$, find which of the numbers $b$, $c$ is larger.

How many moles of oxygen gas are produced by the decomposition of $245$ g of potassium chlorate? \[\ce{2KClO3(s)} \rightarrow \ce{2KCl(s)} + \ce{3O2(g)}\] Given: Molar Mass/ $\text{g} \cdot \text{mol}^{-1}$ $\ce{KClO3}$: $122.6$ $ \textbf{(A)}\hspace{.05in}1.50 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\hspace{.05in}2.00 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\hspace{.05in}2.50 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\hspace{.05in}3.00 \qquad $