Olympiad problems

2012 Balkan MO Shortlist, G6

Let $P$ and $Q$ be points inside a triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle PAC = \angle QAB$ and $\angle PBC = \angle QBA$. Let $D$ and $E$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $P$ to the lines $BC$ and $AC$, and $F$ be the foot of perpendicular from $Q$ to the line $AB$. Let $M$ be intersection of the lines $DE$ and $AB$. Prove that $MP \perp CF$

2006 Argentina National Olympiad, 2

Tags: perpendicular , angle bisector , ratio , geometry

In triangle $ABC, M$ is the midpoint of $AB$ and $D$ the foot of the bisector of angle $\angle ABC$. If $MD$ and $BD$ are known to be perpendicular, calculate $\frac{AB}{BC}$.

2001 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 2

Tags: symmetry , equal segments , circumcenter , perpendicular , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and $A_1, B_1$ and $C_1$, points on the sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$, respectively, such that $CB_1 = A_1B_1$ and $BC_1 = A_1C_1$. Let $D$ be the symmetric of $A_1$ with respect to $B_1C_1, O$ and $O_1$ are the circumcenters of triangles $ABC$ and $A_1B_1C_1$, respectively. If $A \ne D, O \ne O_1$ and $AD$ is perpendicular to $OO_1$, prove that $AB = AC$.

2019 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: perpendicular , geometry , parallel

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AC \ne BC$. In triangle $ABC$, let $G$ be the centroid, $I$ the incenter and O Its circumcenter. Prove that $IG$ is parallel to $AB$ if, and only if, $CI$ is perpendicular on $IO$.

Ukrainian From Tasks to Tasks - geometry, 2016.13

Tags: isosceles , perpendicular , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles acute triangle ($AB = BC$). On the side $BC$ we mark a point $P$, such that $\angle PAC = 45^o$, and $Q$ is the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisector of the segment $AP$ with the side $AB$. Prove that $PQ \perp BC$.

2015 Ukraine Team Selection Test, 6

Tags: altitude , concyclic , geometry , perpendicular

Given an acute triangle $ABC, H$ is the foot of the altitude drawn from the point $A$ on the line $BC, P$ and $K \ne H$ are arbitrary points on the segments $AH$ and$ BC$ respectively. Segments $AC$ and $BP$ intersect at point $B_1$, lines $AB$ and $CP$ at point $C_1$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be the projections of point $H$ on the lines $KB_1$ and $KC_1$, respectively. Prove that points $A, P, X$ and $Y$ lie on one circle.

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly VII, 2020.5

Tags: perpendicular , geometry , equal segments

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 $CK \perp AB$.

2013 Tournament of Towns, 6

Tags: geometry , incircle , perpendicular

Let $ABC$ be a right-angled triangle, $I$ its incenter and $B_0, A_0$ points of tangency of the incircle with the legs $AC$ and $BC$ respectively. Let the perpendicular dropped to $AI$ from $A_0$ and the perpendicular dropped to $BI$ from $B_0$ meet at point $P$. Prove that the lines $CP$ and $AB$ are perpendicular.

2025 Philippine MO, P7

Tags: midpoint , geometry , circumcircle , arbitrary point , diameter , perpendicular , parallel

In acute triangle $ABC$ with circumcenter $O$ and orthocenter $H$, let $D$ be an arbitrary point on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ such that $D$ does not lie on line $OB$ and that line $OD$ is not parallel to line $BC$. Let $E$ be the point on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ such that $DE$ is perpendicular to $BC$, and let $F$ be the point on line $AC$ such that $FA = FE$. Let $P$ and $R$ be the points on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ such that $PE$ is a diameter, and $BH$ and $DR$ are parallel. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $DH$. (a) Show that $AP$ and $BR$ are perpendicular. \\ (b) Show that $FM$ and $BM$ are perpendicular.

2015 Indonesia MO Shortlist, G6

Tags: circumcircle , geometry , perpendicular , equal segments

Let $ABC$ be an acute angled triangle with circumcircle $O$. Line $AO$ intersects the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ again at point $D$. Let $P$ be a point on the side $BC$. Line passing through $P$ perpendicular to $AP$ intersects lines $DB$ and $DC$ at $E$ and $F$ respectively . Line passing through $D$ perpendicular to $BC$ intersects $EF$ at point $Q$. Prove that $EQ = FQ$ if and only if $BP = CP$.

1994 Italy TST, 1

Tags: geometry , max , chord , perpendicular , min , circles

Given a circle $\gamma$ and a point $P$ inside it, find the maximum and minimum value of the sum of the lengths of two perpendicular chords of $\gamma$ passing through $P$.

1966 IMO Shortlist, 15

Tags: geometry , euler , perpendicular , circles

Given four points $A,$ $B,$ $C,$ $D$ on a circle such that $AB$ is a diameter and $CD$ is not a diameter. Show that the line joining the point of intersection of the tangents to the circle at the points $C$ and $D$ with the point of intersection of the lines $AC$ and $BD$ is perpendicular to the line $AB.$

2011 District Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , diagonal , trapezoid

The isosceles trapezoid $ABCD$ has perpendicular diagonals. The parallel to the bases through the intersection point of the diagonals intersects the non-parallel sides $[BC]$ and $[AD]$ in the points $P$, respectively $R$. The point $Q$ is symmetric of the point $P$ with respect to the midpoint of the segment $[BC]$. Prove that: a) $QR = AD$, b) $QR \perp AD$.

2019 Kosovo Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: similar triangles , perpendicular , area of a triangle , rectangle , geometry

Given a rectangle $ABCD$ such that $AB = b > 2a = BC$, let $E$ be the midpoint of $AD$. On a line parallel to $AB$ through point $E$, a point $G$ is chosen such that the area of $GCE$ is $$(GCE)= \frac12 \left(\frac{a^3}{b}+ab\right)$$ Point $H$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $E$ to $GD$ and a point $I$ is taken on the diagonal $AC$ such that the triangles $ACE$ and $AEI$ are similar. The lines $BH$ and $IE$ intersect at $K$ and the lines $CA$ and $EH$ intersect at $J$. Prove that $KJ \perp AB$.

2017 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, P15

Tags: geometry , circumscribed quadrilateral , perpendicular , incircle

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with incircle $\omega$ and incenter $I$. Let $\omega$ touch $AB, BC$ and $CA $ at points $D, E, F$ respectively. The circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ centered at $J_1$ and $J_2$ respectively are inscribed into A$DIF$ and $BDIE$. Let $J_1J_2$ intersect $AB$ at point $M$. Prove that $CD$ is perpendicular to $IM$.

2007 Switzerland - Final Round, 4

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , orthocenter

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 $DS$.

Champions Tournament Seniors - geometry, 2002.2

Tags: tangent , geometry , secant , perpendicular

The point $P$ is outside the circle $\omega$ with center $O$. Lines $\ell_1$ and $\ell_2$ pass through a point $P$, $\ell_1$ touches the circle $\omega$ at the point $A$ and $\ell_2$ intersects $\omega$ at the points $B$ and $C$. Tangent to the circle $\omega$ at points $B$ and $C$ intersect at point $Q$. Let $K$ be the point of intersection of the lines $BC$ and $AQ$. Prove that $(OK) \perp (PQ)$.

2013 Tournament of Towns, 5

Tags: polygon , perpendicular , geometry , combinatorial geometry

A $101$-gon is inscribed in a circle. From each vertex of this polygon a perpendicular is dropped to the opposite side or its extension. Prove that at least one perpendicular drops to the side.

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g2

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

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 $P$.

2013 Danube Mathematical Competition, 4

Tags: rectangle , perpendicular , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle with $AB \ne BC$ and the center the point $O$. Perpendicular from $O$ on $BD$ intersects lines $AB$ and $BC$ in points $E$ and $F$ respectively. Points $M$ and $N$ are midpoints of segments $[CD]$ and $[AD]$ respectively. Prove that $FM \perp EN$ .

2006 Korea Junior Math Olympiad, 7

Tags: tangent , perpendicular , circles , geometry

A line through point $P$ outside of circle $O$ meets the said circle at $B,C$ ($PB < PC$). Let $PO$ meet circle $O$ at $Q,D$ (with $PQ < PD$). Let the line passing $Q$ and perpendicular to $BC$ meet circle $O$ at $A$. If $BD^2 = AD\cdot CP$, prove that $PA$ is a tangent to $O$.

2021 Saudi Arabia Training Tests, 22

Tags: perpendicular , orthocenter , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a non-isosceles triangle with altitudes $AD$, $BE$, $CF$ with orthocenter $H$. Suppose that $DF \cap HB = M$, $DE \cap HC = N$ and $T$ is the circumcenter of triangle $HBC$. Prove that $AT\perp MN$.

2015 Estonia Team Selection Test, 9

Tags: geometry , orthocenter , perpendicular , angle bisector

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 $HD\perp AD$.

1998 Slovenia Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: perpendicular , semicircle

A semicircle with center $O$ and diameter $AB$ is given. Point $M$ on the extension of $AB$ is taken so that $AM > BM$. A line through $M$ intersects the semicircle at $C$ and $D$ so that $CM < DM$. The circumcircles of triangles $AOD$ and $OBC$ meet again at point $K$. Prove that $OK$ and $KM$ are perpendicular

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 1

Tags: trapezoid , diagonal , perpendicular , isosceles , geometry

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