Olympiad problems

1996 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 8.3

Does such a convex (all angles less than $180^o$) pentagon $ABCDE$, such that all angles $ABD$, $BCE$, $CDA$, $DEB$ and $EAC$ are obtuse?

1986 IMO, 3

Tags: algorithm , invariant , pentagon , game strategy , combinatorics

To each vertex of a regular pentagon an integer is assigned, so that the sum of all five numbers is positive. If three consecutive vertices are assigned the numbers $x,y,z$ respectively, and $y<0$, then the following operation is allowed: $x,y,z$ are replaced by $x+y,-y,z+y$ respectively. Such an operation is performed repeatedly as long as at least one of the five numbers is negative. Determine whether this procedure necessarily comes to an end after a finite number of steps.

2023 Ukraine National Mathematical Olympiad, 8.6

Tags: pentagon , geometry

In a convex pentagon $ABCDE$ the following conditions hold : $AB \parallel CD$, $BC \parallel DE$, and $\angle BAE = \angle AED$. Prove that $AB + BC = CD + DE$ [i]Proposed by Anton Trygub[/i]

2016 Turkey EGMO TST, 4

Tags: pentagon , geometry

In a convex pentagon, let the perpendicular line from a vertex to the opposite side be called an altitude. Prove that if four of the altitudes are concurrent at a point then the fifth altitude also passes through this point.

2024 Romania National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , inscriptible , centroid , pentagon

We consider the inscriptible pentagon $ABCDE$ in which $AB=BC=CD$ and the centroid of the pentagon coincides with the circumcenter. Prove that the pentagon $ABCDE$ is regular. [i]The centroid of a pentagon is the point in the plane of the pentagon whose position vector is equal to the average of the position vectors of the vertices.[/i]

2010 NZMOC Camp Selection Problems, 2

Tags: geometry , pentagon , equal area , area of a triangle

In a convex pentagon $ABCDE$ the areas of the triangles $ABC, ABD, ACD$ and $ADE$ are all equal to the same value x. What is the area of the triangle $BCE$?

Denmark (Mohr) - geometry, 1997.3

Tags: geometry , angle , pentagon , reflection

About pentagon $ABCDE$ is known that angle $A$ and angle $C$ are right and that the sides $| AB | = 4$, $| BC | = 5$, $| CD | = 10$, $| DE | = 6$. Furthermore, the point $C'$ that appears by mirroring $C$ in the line $BD$, lies on the line segment $AE$. Find angle $E$.

2021 Novosibirsk Oral Olympiad in Geometry, 5

Tags: pentagon , angle , geometry

The pentagon $ABCDE$ is inscribed in the circle. Line segments $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at point $K$. Line segment $CE$ touches the circumcircle of triangle $ABK$ at point $N$. Find the angle $CNK$ if $\angle ECD = 40^o.$

2006 May Olympiad, 2

Tags: rectangle , geometry , pentagon , paper , area

A rectangle of paper of $3$ cm by $9$ cm is folded along a straight line, making two opposite vertices coincide. In this way a pentagon is formed. Calculate it's area.

2023 Israel TST, P1

Tags: combinatorics , pentagon

A real number is written next to each vertex of a regular pentagon. All five numbers are different. A triple of vertices is called [b] successful[/b] if they form an isosceles triangle for which the number written on the top vertex is either larger than both numbers written on the base vertices, or smaller than both. Find the maximum possible number of successful triples.

1988 ITAMO, 3

Tags: radius , distance , regular , pentagon , geometry

A regular pentagon of side length $1$ is given. Determine the smallest $r$ for which the pentagon can be covered by five discs of radius $r$ and justify your answer.

2017 IMO Shortlist, G1

Tags: geometry , inscribed circle , pentagon

Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon such that $AB=BC=CD$, $\angle{EAB}=\angle{BCD}$, and $\angle{EDC}=\angle{CBA}$. Prove that the perpendicular line from $E$ to $BC$ and the line segments $AC$ and $BD$ are concurrent.

1984 Tournament Of Towns, (054) O2

Tags: equal segments , convex , pentagon , geometry

In the convex pentagon $ABCDE$, $AE = AD$, $AB = AC$, and angle $CAD$ equals the sum of angles $AEB$ and $ABE$. Prove that segment $CD$ is double the length of median $AM$ of triangle $ABE$.

1969 IMO Shortlist, 70

Tags: geometry , pentagon , euclidean distance , geometric inequality

$(YUG 2)$ A park has the shape of a convex pentagon of area $50000\sqrt{3} m^2$. A man standing at an interior point $O$ of the park notices that he stands at a distance of at most $200 m$ from each vertex of the pentagon. Prove that he stands at a distance of at least $100 m$ from each side of the pentagon.

2025 Kosovo National Mathematical Olympiad`, P1

Tags: pentagon , easy , geometry

The pentagon $ABCDE$ below is such that the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is a square and $BC=DE$. What is the measure of the angle $\angle AEC$?

Ukraine Correspondence MO - geometry, 2019.8

Tags: geometry , regular , pentagon , ratio

The symbol of the Olympiad shows $5$ regular hexagons with side $a$, located inside a regular hexagon with side $b$. Find ratio $\frac{a}{b}$. [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OwyAl75LwiM/YIsThl3SG6I/AAAAAAAANS0/LwHEsAfyZMcqVIS8h_jr_n46OcMJaSTgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/2019%2BUkraine%2Bcorrespondence%2B5-12%2Bp8.png[/img]

2016 EGMO TST Turkey, 4

Tags: geometry , pentagon

In a convex pentagon, let the perpendicular line from a vertex to the opposite side be called an altitude. Prove that if four of the altitudes are concurrent at a point then the fifth altitude also passes through this point.

1954 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 259

Tags: geometry , pentagon , convex polygon

A regular star-shaped hexagon is split into $4$ parts. Construct from them a convex polygon. Note: A regular six-pointed star is a figure that is obtained by combining a regular triangle and a triangle symmetrical to it relative to its center

1988 IMO Longlists, 47

Tags: geometry , angle , convex polygon , pentagon

In the convex pentagon $ ABCDE,$ the sides $ BC, CD, DE$ are equal. Moreover each diagonal of the pentagon is parallel to a side ($ AC$ is parallel to $ DE$, $ BD$ is parallel to $ AE$ etc.). Prove that $ ABCDE$ is a regular pentagon.

May Olympiad L1 - geometry, 2007.5

Tags: geometry , pentagon , paper , rectangle

You have a paper pentagon, $ABCDE$, such that $AB = BC = 3$ cm, $CD = DE= 5$ cm, $EA = 4$ cm, $\angle ABC = 100^o$ ,$ \angle CDE = 80^o$. You have to divide the pentagon into four triangles, by three straight cuts, so that with the four triangles assemble a rectangle, without gaps or overlays. (The triangles can be rotated and / or turned around.)

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly IX, 2021.5

Tags: pentagon , angle , geometry

The pentagon $ABCDE$ is inscribed in the circle. Line segments $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at point $K$. Line segment $CE$ touches the circumcircle of triangle $ABK$ at point $N$. Find the angle $CNK$ if $\angle ECD = 40^o.$

2023 OMpD, 2

Tags: geometry , area , pentagon , convex polygon , inscribed figures

Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon inscribed in a circle $\Gamma$, such that $AB = BC = CD$. Let $F$ and $G$ be the intersections of $BE$ with $AC$ and of $CE$ with $BD$, respectively. Show that: a) $[ABC] = [FBCG]$ b) $\frac{[EFG]}{[EAD]} = \frac{BC}{AD}$ [b]Note: [/b] $[X]$ denotes the area of polygon $X$.

2018 Taiwan TST Round 1, 1

Tags: geometry , pentagon , inscribed circle

Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon such that $AB=BC=CD$, $\angle{EAB}=\angle{BCD}$, and $\angle{EDC}=\angle{CBA}$. Prove that the perpendicular line from $E$ to $BC$ and the line segments $AC$ and $BD$ are concurrent.

2013 Korea Junior Math Olympiad, 2

Tags: tangent , perpendicular , geometry , pentagon , circles

A pentagon $ABCDE$ is inscribed in a circle $O$, and satises $AB = BC , AE = DE$. The circle that is tangent to $DE$ at $E$ and passing $A$ hits $EC$ at $F$ and $BF$ at $G (\ne F)$. Let $DG\cap O = H (\ne D)$. Prove that the tangent to $O$ at $E$ is perpendicular to $HA$.

2001 Switzerland Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: ratio , geometry , pentagon , parallelogram

In a convex pentagon every diagonal is parallel to one side. Show that the ratios between the lengths of diagonals and the sides parallel to them are equal and find their value.