Olympiad problems

2014 Belarus Team Selection Test, 1

Given triangle $ABC$ with $\angle A = a$. Let $AL$ be the bisector of the triangle $ABC$. Let the incircle of $\vartriangle ABC$ touch the sides $AB$ and $BC$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Let $X$ be the intersection point of the lines $AQ$ and $LP$. Prove that the lines $BX$ and $AL$ are perpendicular. (V. Karamzin)

2024 Australian Mathematical Olympiad, P7

Tags: square geometry , ratio , perpendicular , coordinate geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a square and let $P$ be a point on side $AB$. The point $Q$ lies outside the square such that $\angle ABQ = \angle ADP$ and $\angle AQB = 90^{\circ}$. The point $R$ lies on the side $BC$ such that $\angle BAR = \angle ADQ$. Prove that the lines $AR, CQ$ and $DP$ pass through a common point.

2016 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 2

Tags: arc midpoint , circumcircle , perpendicular , parallelogram , geometry

A circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ meets the sides $AD$ and $CD$ of a parallelogram $ABCD$ at points $K$ and $L$ respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of arc $KL$ not containing $B$. Prove that $DM \perp AC$. by E.Bakaev

2013 Korea Junior Math Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , pentagon , perpendicular , tangent , 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 $HA$.

2010 Dutch IMO TST, 1

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , equal segments

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle such that $\angle BAC = 45^o$. Let $D$ a point on $AB$ such that $CD \perp AB$. Let $P$ be an internal point of the segment $CD$. Prove that $AP\perp BC$ if and only if $|AP| = |BC|$.

2017 Balkan MO Shortlist, G6

Tags: perpendicular , isosceles , concurrency , geometry

Construct outside the acute-angled triangle $ABC$ the isosceles triangles $ABA_B, ABB_A , ACA_C,ACC_A ,BCB_C$ and $BCC_B$, so that $$AB = AB_A = BA_B, AC = AC_A=CA_C, BC = BC_B = CB_C$$ and $$\angle BAB_A = \angle ABA_B =\angle CAC_A=\angle ACA_C= \angle BCB_C =\angle CBC_B = a < 90^o$$. Prove that the perpendiculars from $A$ to $B_AC_A$, from $B$ to $A_BC_B$ and from $C$ to $A_CB_C$ are concurrent

Estonia Open Junior - geometry, 2001.2.2

Tags: geometry , consecutive integers , perpendicular

In a triangle $ABC$, the lengths of the sides are consecutive integers and median drawn from $A$ is perpendicular to the bisector drawn from $B$. Find the lengths of the sides of triangle $ABC$.

Kyiv City MO Seniors 2003+ geometry, 2020.10.5

Tags: geometry , euler line , incenter , collinear , perpendicular , isosceles

Given an acute isosceles triangle $ABC, AK$ and $CN$ are its angle bisectors, $I$ is their intersection point . Let point $X$ be the other intersection point of the circles circumscribed around $\vartriangle ABC$ and $\vartriangle KBN$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AC$. Prove that the Euler line of $\vartriangle ABC$ is perpendicular to the line $BI$ if and only if the points $X, I$ and $M$ lie on the same line. (Kivva Bogdan)

2011 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , rectangle , equal segments , perpendicular

The bisector of angle $B$ and the bisector of external angle $D$ of rectangle $ABCD$ intersect side $AD$ and line $AB$ at points $M$ and $K$, respectively. Prove that the segment $MK$ is equal and perpendicular to the diagonal of the rectangle.

2007 Switzerland - Final Round, 4

Tags: perpendicular , orthocenter , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with $AB> AC$ and orthocenter $H$. Let $D$ the projection of $A$ on $BC$. Let $E$ be the reflection of $C$ wrt $D$. The lines $AE$ and $BH$ intersect at point $S$. Let $N$ be the midpoint of $AE$ and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BH$. Prove that $MN$ is perpendicular to $DS$.

2015 Estonia Team Selection Test, 9

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , orthocenter , perpendicular

The orthocenter of an acute triangle $ABC$ is $H$. Let $K$ and $P$ be the midpoints of lines $BC$ and $AH$, respectively. The angle bisector drawn from the vertex $A$ of the triangle $ABC$ intersects with line $KP$ at $D$. Prove that $HD\perp AD$.

2004 Estonia National Olympiad, 5

Tags: polygon , parallel , perpendicular , geometry , combinatorial geometry

Let $n$ and $c$ be coprime positive integers. For any integer $i$, denote by $i' $ the remainder of division of product $ci$ by $n$. Let $A_o.A_1,A_2,...,A_{n-1}$ be a regular $n$-gon. Prove that a) if $A_iA_j \parallel A_kA_i$ then $A_{i'}A_{j'} \parallel A_{k'}A_{i'}$ b) if $A_iA_j \perp A_kA_l$ then $A_{i'}A_{j'} \perp A_{k'}A_{l'}$

2011 Bosnia and Herzegovina Junior BMO TST, 3

Tags: isosceles , perpendicular , angle bisector , ratio , geometry

In isosceles triangle $ABC$ ($AC=BC$), angle bisector $\angle BAC$ and altitude $CD$ from point $C$ intersect at point $O$, such that $CO=3 \cdot OD$. In which ratio does altitude from point $A$ on side $BC$ divide altitude $CD$ of triangle $ABC$

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly VIII, 2016.5

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , perpendicular

In the parallelogram $CMNP$ extend the bisectors of angles $MCN$ and $PCN$ and intersect with extensions of sides PN and $MN$ at points $A$ and $B$, respectively. Prove that the bisector of the original angle $C$ of the the parallelogram is perpendicular to $AB$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/f/3/fde8ef133758e06b1faf8bdd815056173f9233.png[/img]

2012 Indonesia MO, 3

Tags: circumcircle , angle bisector , perpendicular , geometry

Given an acute triangle $ABC$ with $AB>AC$ that has circumcenter $O$. Line $BO$ and $CO$ meet the bisector of $\angle BAC$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Moreover, line $BQ$ and $CP$ meet at $R$. Show that $AR$ is perpendicular to $BC$. [i]Proposer: Soewono and Fajar Yuliawan[/i]

2012 District Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , square

Consider the square $ABCD$ and the point $E$ on the side $AB$. The line $DE$ intersects the line $BC$ at point $F$, and the line $CE$ intersects the line $AF$ at point $G$. Prove that the lines $BG$ and $DF$ are perpendicular.

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , perpendicular , isosceles , diagonal

The diagonals of a trapezoid are perpendicular, and its altitude is equal to the medial line. Prove that this trapezoid is isosceles

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly VII, 2020.5

Tags: perpendicular , equal segments , geometry

Point $P$ is chosen inside triangle $ABC$ so that $\angle APC+\angle ABC=180^o$ and $BC=AP.$ On the side $AB$, a point $K$ is chosen such that $AK = KB + PC$. Prove that $CK \perp AB$.

2015 Irish Math Olympiad, 8

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , circumcircle

In triangle $\triangle ABC$, the angle $\angle BAC$ is less than $90^o$. The perpendiculars from $C$ on $AB$ and from $B$ on $AC$ intersect the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ again at $D$ and $E$ respectively. If $|DE| =|BC|$, find the measure of the angle $\angle BAC$.

Kyiv City MO Juniors 2003+ geometry, 2019.9.2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , median

In a right triangle $ABC$, the lengths of the legs satisfy the condition: $BC =\sqrt2 AC$. Prove that the medians $AN$ and $CM$ are perpendicular. (Hilko Danilo)

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g2

Tags: geometry , circles , perpendicular , collinear , tangent circle

Two circles that are not equal are tangent externally at point $R$. Suppose point $P$ is the intersection of the external common tangents of the two circles. Let $A$ and $B$ are two points on different circles so that $RA$ is perpendicular to $RB$. Show that the line $AB$ passes through $P$.

2019 Nigerian Senior MO Round 4, 2

Tags: geometry , midpoint , perpendicular , circles

Let $K,L, M$ be the midpoints of $BC,CA,AB$ repectively on a given triangle $ABC$. Let $\Gamma$ be a circle passing through $B$ and tangent to the circumcircle of $KLM$, say at $X$. Suppose that $LX$ and $BC$ meet at $\Gamma$ . Show that $CX$ is perpendicular to $AB$.

2024 Regional Olympiad of Mexico Southeast, 2

Tags: geometry , circumradius , acute triangle , perpendicular

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with circumradius $R$. Let $D$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $F$ the midpoint of $AB$. The perpendicular to $AC$ through $F$ and the perpendicular to $BC$ through $B$ intersect at $N$. Prove that $ND = R$.

2010 Estonia Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , angle bisector , perpendicular , tangent

In an acute triangle $ABC$ the angle $C$ is greater than the angle $A$. Let $AE$ be a diameter of the circumcircle of the triangle. Let the intersection point of the ray $AC$ and the tangent of the circumcircle through the vertex $B$ be $K$. The perpendicular to $AE$ through $K$ intersects the circumcircle of the triangle $BCK$ for the second time at point $D$. Prove that $CE$ bisects the angle $BCD$.

1957 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 359

Tags: geometry , locus , perpendicular

Straight lines $OA$ and $OB$ are perpendicular. Find the locus of endpoints $M$ of all broken lines $OM$ of length $\ell$ which intersect each line parallel to $OA$ or $OB$ at not more than one point.