Olympiad problems

1997 Slovenia Team Selection Test, 4

Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle and let $P$ be a point in its interior. Let the lines $AP$, $BP$, $CP$ meet the sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$ at the points $A_1$, $B_1$, $C_1$, respectively. Prove that $A_1B_1 \cdot B_1C_1 \cdot C_1A_1 \ge A_1B \cdot B_1C \cdot C_1A$.

2012 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 819

Tags: limit , calculus computations , calculus , trigonometry , integration

For real numbers $a,\ b$ with $0\leq a\leq \pi,\ a<b$, let $I(a,\ b)=\int_{a}^{b} e^{-x} \sin x\ dx.$ Determine the value of $a$ such that $\lim_{b\rightarrow \infty} I(a,\ b)=0.$

1996 USAMO, 1

Tags: complex number , geometric series , trigonometry , ratio , algebra

Prove that the average of the numbers $n \sin n^{\circ} \; (n = 2,4,6,\ldots,180)$ is $\cot 1^{\circ}$.

1996 IMC, 8

Tags: trigonometry

Let $\theta$ be a positive real number. Show that if $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and both $\cosh k \theta$ and $\cosh(k+1) \theta$ are rational, then so is $\cosh \theta$.

2010 Peru IMO TST, 6

Tags: trigonometry , symmetry , circumcircle , geometry

Let the sides $AD$ and $BC$ of the quadrilateral $ABCD$ (such that $AB$ is not parallel to $CD$) intersect at point $P$. Points $O_1$ and $O_2$ are circumcenters and points $H_1$ and $H_2$ are orthocenters of triangles $ABP$ and $CDP$, respectively. Denote the midpoints of segments $O_1H_1$ and $O_2H_2$ by $E_1$ and $E_2$, respectively. Prove that the perpendicular from $E_1$ on $CD$, the perpendicular from $E_2$ on $AB$ and the lines $H_1H_2$ are concurrent. [i]Proposed by Eugene Bilopitov, Ukraine[/i]

2020 Taiwan APMO Preliminary, P1

Tags: trigonometry , algebra

Let $\triangle ABC$ satisfies $\cos A:\cos B:\cos C=1:1:2$, then $\sin A=\sqrt[s]{t}$($s\in\mathbb{N},t\in\mathbb{Q^+}$ and $t$ is an irreducible fraction). Find $s+t$.

2012 National Olympiad First Round, 25

Tags: circumcircle , trigonometry , geometry

The midpoint $M$ of $[AC]$ of a triangle $\triangle ABC$ is between $C$ and the feet $H$ of the altitude from $B$. If $m(\widehat{ABH}) = m(\widehat{MBC})$, $m(\widehat{ACB}) = 15^{\circ}$, and $|HM|=2\sqrt{3}$, then $|AC|=?$ $ \textbf{(A)}\ 6 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 5 \sqrt 2 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 8 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{16}{\sqrt3} \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 10$

2001 China Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: inequality , trigonometry , algebra

Let $\theta_i \in \left ( 0,\frac{\pi}{4} \right ]$ for $i=1,2,3,4$. Prove that: $\tan \theta _1 \tan \theta _2 \tan \theta _3 \tan \theta _4 \le (\frac{\sin^8 \theta _1+\sin^8 \theta _2+\sin^8 \theta _3+\sin^8 \theta _4}{\cos^8 \theta _1+\cos^8 \theta _2+\cos^8 \theta _3+\cos^8 \theta _4})^\frac{1}{2}$ [hide=edit]@below, fixed now. There were some problems (weird characters) so aops couldn't send it.[/hide]

1969 Yugoslav Team Selection Test, Problem 5

Tags: 3d geometry , tetrahedron , trigonometry , geometry

Prove that the product of the sines of two opposite dihedrals in a tetrahedron is proportional to the product of the lengths of the edges of these dihedrals.

2010 Korea National Olympiad, 3

Tags: trigonometry , power of a point , circumcircle , inradius , angle bisector , incenter , geometry

Let $ I $ be the incenter of triangle $ ABC $. The incircle touches $ BC, CA, AB$ at points $ P, Q, R $. A circle passing through $ B , C $ is tangent to the circle $I$ at point $ X $, a circle passing through $ C , A $ is tangent to the circle $I$ at point $ Y $, and a circle passing through $ A , B $ is tangent to the circle $I$ at point $ Z $, respectively. Prove that three lines $ PX, QY, RZ $ are concurrent.

1982 Canada National Olympiad, 3

Tags: trigonometry , combinatorics

Let $\mathbb{R}^n$ be the $n$-dimensional Euclidean space. Determine the smallest number $g(n)$ of a points of a set in $\mathbb{R}^n$ such that every point in $\mathbb{R}^n$ is an irrational distance from at least one point in that set.

2013 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 877

Tags: calculus computations , definite integral , limit , trigonometry , calculus , integration

Let $f(x)=\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{\sin^{n+2}x+\cos^{n+2}x}{\sin^n x+\cos^n x}$ for $0\leq x\leq \frac{\pi}2.$ Evaluate $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}2} f(x)\ dx.$

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 766

Tags: calculus , trigonometry , calculus computations , integration , inequalities , function

Let $f(x)$ be a continuous function defined on $0\leq x\leq \pi$ and satisfies $f(0)=1$ and \[\left\{\int_0^{\pi} (\sin x+\cos x)f(x)dx\right\}^2=\pi \int_0^{\pi}\{f(x)\}^2dx.\] Evaluate $\int_0^{\pi} \{f(x)\}^3dx.$

1987 IMO Longlists, 76

Tags: algebra , limit , trigonometry

Given two sequences of positive numbers $\{a_k\}$ and $\{b_k\} \ (k \in \mathbb N)$ such that: [b](i)[/b] $a_k < b_k,$ [b](ii) [/b] $\cos a_kx + \cos b_kx \geq -\frac 1k $ for all $k \in \mathbb N$ and $x \in \mathbb R,$ prove the existence of $\lim_{k \to \infty} \frac{a_k}{b_k}$ and find this limit.

2009 Romanian Masters In Mathematics, 4

Tags: invariant , algebra , trigonometry

For a finite set $ X$ of positive integers, let $ \Sigma(X) \equal{} \sum_{x \in X} \arctan \frac{1}{x}.$ Given a finite set $ S$ of positive integers for which $ \Sigma(S) < \frac{\pi}{2},$ show that there exists at least one finite set $ T$ of positive integers for which $ S \subset T$ and $ \Sigma(S) \equal{} \frac{\pi}{2}.$ [i]Kevin Buzzard, United Kingdom[/i]

1999 AIME Problems, 15

Tags: 3d geometry , pyramid , geometry , tetrahedron , vector , trigonometry , analytic geometry

Consider the paper triangle whose vertices are $(0,0), (34,0),$ and $(16,24).$ The vertices of its midpoint triangle are the midpoints of its sides. A triangular pyramid is formed by folding the triangle along the sides of its midpoint triangle. What is the volume of this pyramid?

2001 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 11.1

Tags: algebra , trigonometry

Do there exist distinct numbers $x,y,z$ from $[0,\dfrac{\pi}{2}]$, such that six number $\sin x$, $\sin y$,$\sin z$, $\cos x$, $\cos y$, $\cos z$ could be partitioned into 3 pairs with equal sums? [I]Proposed by A. Golovanov[/i]

2008 ITest, 57

Tags: relatively prime , number theory , trigonometry

Let $a$ and $b$ be the two possible values of $\tan\theta$ given that \[\sin\theta + \cos\theta = \dfrac{193}{137}.\] If $a+b=m/n$, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers, compute $m+n$.

1959 IMO, 4

Tags: construction , median , trigonometry , geometry

Construct a right triangle with given hypotenuse $c$ such that the median drawn to the hypotenuse is the geometric mean of the two legs of the triangle.

2011 AMC 12/AHSME, 24

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , cyclic quadrilateral

Consider all quadrilaterals $ABCD$ such that $AB=14$, $BC=9$, $CD=7$, $DA=12$. What is the radius of the largest possible circle that fits inside or on the boundary of such a quadrilateral? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \sqrt{15} \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \sqrt{21} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 2\sqrt{6} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 5\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2\sqrt{7} $

2011 Brazil National Olympiad, 3

Tags: inequalities , parallelogram , geometry , trigonometry

Prove that, for all convex pentagons $P_1 P_2 P_3 P_4 P_5$ with area 1, there are indices $i$ and $j$ (assume $P_7 = P_2$ and $P_6 = P_1$) such that: \[ \text{Area of} \ \triangle P_i P_{i+1} P_{i+2} \le \frac{5 - \sqrt 5}{10} \le \text{Area of} \ \triangle P_j P_{j+1} P_{j+2}\]

2011 JBMO Shortlist, 6

Tags: inequalities , triangle inequality , geometry , rectangle , vector , trigonometry

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and points $E$ and $F$ on sides $AB,CD$ such that \[\tfrac{AB}{AE}=\tfrac{CD}{DF}=n\] If $S$ is the area of $AEFD$ show that ${S\leq\frac{AB\cdot CD+n(n-1)AD^2+n^2DA\cdot BC}{2n^2}}$

2001 National Olympiad First Round, 29

Tags: trapezoid , power of a point , geometry , trigonometry

Let $ABCD$ be a isosceles trapezoid such that $AB || CD$ and all of its sides are tangent to a circle. $[AD]$ touches this circle at $N$. $NC$ and $NB$ meet the circle again at $K$ and $L$, respectively. What is $\dfrac {|BN|}{|BL|} + \dfrac {|CN|}{|CK|}$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 4 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 6 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 8 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 10 $

2006 Princeton University Math Competition, 3

Tags: geometry , trigonometry

Find the exact value of $\sin 36^o$.

2006 Princeton University Math Competition, 5

Tags: trigonometry , geometry

$A, B$, and $C$ are vertices of a triangle, and $P$ is a point within the triangle. If angles $\angle BAP$, $\angle BCP$, and $\angle ABP$ are all $30^o$ and angle $\angle ACP$ is $45^o$, what is $\sin(\angle CBP)$?