Olympiad problems

2009 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: ceiling function , ratio , function , floor function , combinatorics , logarithm

Let $ \alpha,\beta$ be real numbers satisfying $ 1 < \alpha < \beta.$ Find the greatest positive integer $ r$ having the following property: each of positive integers is colored by one of $ r$ colors arbitrarily, there always exist two integers $ x,y$ having the same color such that $ \alpha\le \frac {x}{y}\le\beta.$

1984 IMO Longlists, 35

Tags: ratio , inequalities

Prove that there exist distinct natural numbers $m_1,m_2, \cdots , m_k$ satisfying the conditions \[\pi^{-1984}<25-\left(\frac{1}{m_1}+\frac{1}{m_2}+\cdots+\frac{1}{m_k}\right)<\pi^{-1960}\] where $\pi$ is the ratio between a circle and its diameter.

2004 Singapore Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: ratio , geometry

Let $D$ be a point in the interior of $\bigtriangleup ABC$ such that $AB = ab$, $AC = ac$, $AD = ad$, $BC = bc$, $BD = bd$ and $CD = cd$. Prove that $\angle ABD + \angle ACD = \frac{\pi}{3}$.

2006 CentroAmerican, 6

Tags: ratio , trigonometry , projective geometry , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. $I=AC\cap BD$, and $E$, $H$, $F$ and $G$ are points on $AB$, $BC$, $CD$ and $DA$ respectively, such that $EF \cap GH= I$. If $M=EG \cap AC$, $N=HF \cap AC$, show that \[\frac{AM}{IM}\cdot \frac{IN}{CN}=\frac{IA}{IC}.\]

2010 All-Russian Olympiad, 3

Tags: circumcircle , ratio , similar triangles , geometry

Let $O$ be the circumcentre of the acute non-isosceles triangle $ABC$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be points on the altitude $AD$ such that $OP$ and $OQ$ are perpendicular to $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $S$ be the circumcentre of triangle $OPQ$. Prove that $\angle BAS =\angle CAM$.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: rectangle , ratio , angle bisector , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle of centre $O$, such that $\angle DAC=60^{\circ}$. The angle bisector of $\angle DAC$ meets $DC$ at $S$. Lines $OS$ and $AD$ meet at $L$, and lines $BL$ and $AC$ meet at $M$. Prove that lines $SM$ and $CL$ are parallel.

2006 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 9.6

Tags: diagonal , orthocenter , ratio , geometry , convex quadrilateral

A convex quadrilateral $ABC$ is given. $A',B',C',D'$ are the orthocenters of triangles $BCD, CDA, DAB, ABC$ respectively. Prove that in the quadrilaterals $ABCP$ and $A'B'C'D'$, the corresponding diagonals share the intersection points in the same ratio.

2002 AMC 10, 1

Tags: ratio

The ratio $\dfrac{(2^4)^8}{(4^8)^2}$ equals $\textbf{(A) }\dfrac14\qquad\textbf{(B) }\dfrac12\qquad\textbf{(C) }1\qquad\textbf{(D) }2\qquad\textbf{(E) }8$

1968 AMC 12/AHSME, 7

Tags: ratio

Let $O$ be the intersection point of medians $AP$ and $CQ$ of triangle $ABC$. If $OQ$ is $3$ inches, then $OP$, in inches, is: $\textbf{(A)}\ 3 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \dfrac{9}{2} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 6 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 9 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \text{undetermined}$

1991 Turkey Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: ratio , geometry

Let $C',B',A'$ be points respectively on sides $AB,AC,BC$ of $\triangle ABC$ satisfying $ \tfrac{AB'}{B'C}= \tfrac{BC'}{C'A}=\tfrac{CA'}{A'B}=k$. Prove that the ratio of the area of the triangle formed by the lines $AA',BB',CC'$ over the area of $\triangle ABC$ is $\tfrac{(k-1)^2}{(k^2+k+1)}$.

2021 Dutch BxMO TST, 5

Tags: geometry , ratio

Given is a triangle $ABC$ with the property that $|AB| + |AC| = 3|BC|$. Let $T$ be the point on segment $AC$ such that $|AC| = 4|AT|$. Let $K$ and $L$ be points on the interior of line segments $AB$ and $AC$ respectively such that $KL \parallel BC$ and $KL$ is tangent to the inscribed circle of $\vartriangle ABC$. Let $S$ be the intersection of $BT$ and $KL$. Determine the ratio $\frac{|SL|}{|KL|}$

1975 AMC 12/AHSME, 16

Tags: ratio , geometric series

If the first term of an infinite geometric series is a positive integer, the common ratio is the reciprocal of a positive integer, and the sum of the series is 3, then the sum of the first two terms of the series is $ \textbf{(A)}\ 1/3 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 2/3 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 8/3 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 2 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 9/2$

2007 India IMO Training Camp, 3

Tags: function , ratio , algebra

Find all function(s) $f:\mathbb R\to\mathbb R$ satisfying the equation \[f(x+y)+f(x)f(y)=(1+y)f(x)+(1+x)f(y)+f(xy);\] For all $x,y\in\mathbb R.$

2018 AMC 12/AHSME, 18

Tags: geometry , ratio

Triangle $ABC$ with $AB=50$ and $AC=10$ has area $120$. Let $D$ be the midpoint of $\overline{AB}$, and let $E$ be the midpoint of $\overline{AC}$. The angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ intersects $\overline{DE}$ and $\overline{BC}$ at $F$ and $G$, respectively. What is the area of quadrilateral $FDBG$? $ \textbf{(A) }60 \qquad \textbf{(B) }65 \qquad \textbf{(C) }70 \qquad \textbf{(D) }75 \qquad \textbf{(E) }80 \qquad $

1963 AMC 12/AHSME, 22

Tags: ratio

Acute-angled triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle with center at $O$; $\stackrel \frown {AB} = 120$ and $\stackrel \frown {BC} = 72$. A point $E$ is taken in minor arc $AC$ such that $OE$ is perpendicular to $AC$. Then the ratio of the magnitudes of angles $OBE$ and $BAC$ is: $\textbf{(A)}\ \dfrac{5}{18} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \dfrac{2}{9} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \dfrac{1}{4} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \dfrac{1}{3} \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \dfrac{4}{9}$

2008 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 26

Tags: parabola , ratio , geometry , geometric transformation , dilation , rotation , conic

Let $ \mathcal P$ be a parabola, and let $ V_1$ and $ F_1$ be its vertex and focus, respectively. Let $ A$ and $ B$ be points on $ \mathcal P$ so that $ \angle AV_1 B \equal{} 90^\circ$. Let $ \mathcal Q$ be the locus of the midpoint of $ AB$. It turns out that $ \mathcal Q$ is also a parabola, and let $ V_2$ and $ F_2$ denote its vertex and focus, respectively. Determine the ratio $ F_1F_2/V_1V_2$.

PEN H Problems, 68

Tags: diophantine equation , ratio , calculus

Consider the system \[x+y=z+u,\] \[2xy=zu.\] Find the greatest value of the real constant $m$ such that $m \le \frac{x}{y}$ for any positive integer solution $(x, y, z, u)$ of the system, with $x \ge y$.

2022 Puerto Rico Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: ratio , geometry , isosceles

Let $\omega$ be a circle with center $O$ and diameter $AB$. A circle with center at $B$ intersects $\omega$ at C and $AB$ at $D$. The line $CD$ intersects $\omega$ at a point $E$ ($E\ne C$). The intersection of lines $OE$ and $BC$ is $F$. (a) Prove that triangle $OBF$ is isosceles. (b) If $D$ is the midpoint of $OB$, find the value of the ratio $\frac{FB}{BD}$.

2003 JHMMC 8, 3

Tags: percentage , ratio

On an exam with $80$ problems, Roger solved $68$ of them. What percentage of the problems did he solve?

2008 USA Team Selection Test, 6

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , symmetry , ratio

Determine the smallest positive real number $ k$ with the following property. Let $ ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral, and let points $ A_1$, $ B_1$, $ C_1$, and $ D_1$ lie on sides $ AB$, $ BC$, $ CD$, and $ DA$, respectively. Consider the areas of triangles $ AA_1D_1$, $ BB_1A_1$, $ CC_1B_1$ and $ DD_1C_1$; let $ S$ be the sum of the two smallest ones, and let $ S_1$ be the area of quadrilateral $ A_1B_1C_1D_1$. Then we always have $ kS_1\ge S$. [i]Author: Zuming Feng and Oleg Golberg, USA[/i]

MIPT student olimpiad autumn 2022, 3

Tags: power , ratio

How many ways are there (in terms of power) to represent the number 1 as a finite number or an infinite sum of some subset of the set: {$\phi^{-n} | n \in Z^+$} $\phi=\frac{1+\sqrt5}{2}$

2003 AMC 12-AHSME, 6

Tags: ratio , geometric sequence

The second and fourth terms of a geometric sequence are $ 2$ and $ 6$. Which of the following is a possible first term? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \minus{}\!\sqrt3 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \minus{}\!\frac{2\sqrt3}{3} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \minus{}\!\frac{\sqrt3}{3} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \sqrt3 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 3$

2009 Tournament Of Towns, 2

Tags: ratio

(a) Find a polygon which can be cut by a straight line into two congruent parts so that one side of the polygon is divided in half while another side at a ratio of $1 : 2$. (b) Does there exist a convex polygon with this property?

2013 ELMO Shortlist, 12

Tags: circumcircle , ratio , geometric transformation , reflection , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a nondegenerate acute triangle with circumcircle $\omega$ and let its incircle $\gamma$ touch $AB, AC, BC$ at $X, Y, Z$ respectively. Let $XY$ hit arcs $AB, AC$ of $\omega$ at $M, N$ respectively, and let $P \neq X, Q \neq Y$ be the points on $\gamma$ such that $MP=MX, NQ=NY$. If $I$ is the center of $\gamma$, prove that $P, I, Q$ are collinear if and only if $\angle BAC=90^\circ$. [i]Proposed by David Stoner[/i]

1999 Tournament Of Towns, 1

Tags: geometry , right triangle , folding , ratio , area

A right-angled triangle made of paper is folded along a straight line so that the vertex at the right angle coincides with one of the other vertices of the triangle and a quadrilateral is obtained . (a) What is the ratio into which the diagonals of this quadrilateral divide each other? (b) This quadrilateral is cut along its longest diagonal. Find the area of the smallest piece of paper thus obtained if the area of the original triangle is $1$ . (A Shapovalov)