Olympiad problems

1982 IMO Longlists, 13

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , pyramid , sphere , trigonometry , circumcircle , trapezoid

A regular $n$-gonal truncated pyramid is circumscribed around a sphere. Denote the areas of the base and the lateral surfaces of the pyramid by $S_1, S_2$, and $S$, respectively. Let $\sigma$ be the area of the polygon whose vertices are the tangential points of the sphere and the lateral faces of the pyramid. Prove that \[\sigma S = 4S_1S_2 \cos^2 \frac{\pi}{n}.\]

2015 India National Olympiad, 5

Tags: trigonometry , vector , parallelogram , analytic geometry , quadratic , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral.Let diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $P$. Let $PE,PF,PG$ and $PH$ are altitudes from $P$ on the side $AB,BC,CD$ and $DA$ respectively. Show that $ABCD$ has a incircle if and only if $\frac{1}{PE}+\frac{1}{PG}=\frac{1}{PF}+\frac{1}{PH}.$

III Soros Olympiad 1996 - 97 (Russia), 10.10

Tags: geometry , combinatorial geometry , geometric inequality , trigonometry

There are several triangles. From them a new triangle is obtained according to the following rule. The largest side of the new triangle is equal to the sum of the large sides of the data, the middle one is equal to the sum of the middle sides, and the smallest one is the sum of the smaller ones. Prove that if all the angles of these triangles were less than $a$, and $\phi$, where $\phi$ is the largest angle of the resulting triangle, then $\cos \phi \ge 1-\sin (a/2)$.

1978 IMO Longlists, 53

Tags: trigonometry , algebra , system of equations , trigonometric substitution

Determine all the triples $(a, b, c)$ of positive real numbers such that the system \[ax + by -cz = 0,\]\[a \sqrt{1-x^2}+b \sqrt{1-y^2}-c \sqrt{1-z^2}=0,\] is compatible in the set of real numbers, and then find all its real solutions.

2001 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 11.5

Tags: sequence , periodic , trigonometry , recurrence relation , algebra

Given a sequence $\{x_k\}$ such that $x_1 = 1$, $x_{n+1} = n \sin x_n+ 1$. Prove that the sequence is non-periodic.

2015 AIME Problems, 13

Tags: trigonometry , function

Define the sequence $a_1,a_2,a_3,\ldots$ by $a_n=\sum_{k=1}^n\sin(k)$, where $k$ represents radian measure. Find the index of the $100$th term for which $a_n<0$.

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 743

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , calculus computations , logarithm

Evaluate $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \ln (1+\sqrt[3]{\sin \theta})\cos \theta\ d\theta.$

2004 Iran MO (3rd Round), 9

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , projective geometry , trigonometry , analytic geometry , calculus

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and $O$ the center of its circumcircle. Let a line through the point $O$ intersect the lines $AB$ and $AC$ at the points $M$ and $N$, respectively. Denote by $S$ and $R$ the midpoints of the segments $BN$ and $CM$, respectively. Prove that $\measuredangle ROS=\measuredangle BAC$.

2010 Iran MO (2nd Round), 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , vector , angle bisector

In triangle $ABC$ we havev $\angle A=\frac{\pi}{3}$. Construct $E$ and $F$ on continue of $AB$ and $AC$ respectively such that $BE=CF=BC$. Suppose that $EF$ meets circumcircle of $\triangle ACE$ in $K$. ($K\not \equiv E$). Prove that $K$ is on the bisector of $\angle A$.

2002 AIME Problems, 14

Tags: geometry , perimeter , geometric transformation , dilation , trigonometry , number theory , relatively prime

The perimeter of triangle $APM$ is $152,$ and the angle $PAM$ is a right angle. A circle of radius $19$ with center $O$ on $\overline{AP}$ is drawn so that it is tangent to $\overline{AM}$ and $\overline{PM}.$ Given that $OP=m/n,$ where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers, find $m+n.$

2005 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 21

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , calculus computations , logarithm

[1] Tokyo Univ. of Science: $\int \frac{\ln x}{(x+1)^2}dx$ [2] Saitama Univ.: $\int \frac{5}{3\sin x+4\cos x}dx$ [3] Yokohama City Univ.: $\int_1^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}dx$ [4] Daido Institute of Technology: $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin ^ 3 x}{\sin x +\cos x}dx$ [5] Gunma Univ.: $\int_0^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} \{(1+x)\sin x+(1-x)\cos x\}dx$

1975 Chisinau City MO, 99

Tags: trigonometry

Prove the equality: $\sin 54^o -\sin 18^o = 0.5$

1973 AMC 12/AHSME, 15

Tags: trigonometry

A sector with acute central angle $ \theta$ is cut from a circle of radius 6. The radius of the circle circumscribed about the sector is $ \textbf{(A)}\ 3\cos\theta \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 3\sec\theta \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 3 \cos \frac12 \theta \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 3 \sec \frac12 \theta \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 3$

1998 Polish MO Finals, 2

Tags: trigonometry , trig identities , law of sines , geometry

The points $D, E$ on the side $AB$ of the triangle $ABC$ are such that $\frac{AD}{DB}\frac{AE}{EB} = \left(\frac{AC}{CB}\right)^2$. Show that $\angle ACD = \angle BCE$.

JBMO Geometry Collection, 2008

Tags: trigonometry , angle bisector , perpendicular bisector , power of a point , geometry

The vertices $ A$ and $ B$ of an equilateral triangle $ ABC$ lie on a circle $k$ of radius $1$, and the vertex $ C$ is in the interior of the circle $ k$. A point $ D$, different from $ B$, lies on $ k$ so that $ AD\equal{}AB$. The line $ DC$ intersects $ k$ for the second time at point $ E$. Find the length of the line segment $ CE$.

1990 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: inequalities , trigonometry , geometry

Given a triangle $ ABC$ with angle $ C \geq 60^{\circ}$. Prove that: $ \left(a \plus{} b\right) \cdot \left(\frac {1}{a} \plus{} \frac {1}{b} \plus{} \frac {1}{c} \right) \geq 4 \plus{} \frac {1}{\sin\left(\frac {C}{2}\right)}.$

2012 National Olympiad First Round, 25

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , circumcircle

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$

2006 IMAR Test, 3

Tags: trigonometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometry

Consider the isosceles triangle $ABC$ with $AB = AC$, and $M$ the midpoint of $BC$. Find the locus of the points $P$ interior to the triangle, for which $\angle BPM+\angle CPA = \pi$.

2006 Princeton University Math Competition, 5

Tags: geometry , trigonometry

$A, B$, 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 $\sin(\angle CBP)$?

2011 Graduate School Of Mathematical Sciences, The Master Cource, The University Of Tokyo, 2

Tags: trigonometry , calculus , inequalities

Let $f(x,\ y)=\frac{x+y}{(x^2+1)(y^2+1)}.$ (1) Find the maximum value of $f(x,\ y)$ for $0\leq x\leq 1,\ 0\leq y\leq 1.$ (2) Find the maximum value of $f(x,\ y),\ \forall{x,\ y}\in{\mathbb{R}}.$

1997 Romania Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: trigonometry , inequalities , geometry

We are given in the plane a line $\ell$ and three circles with centres $A,B,C$ such that they are all tangent to $\ell$ and pairwise externally tangent to each other. Prove that the triangle $ABC$ has an obtuse angle and find all possible values of this this angle. [i]Mircea Becheanu[/i]

2019 LIMIT Category A, Problem 5

Tags: trigonometry , algebra , summation

If $\sum_{i=1}^n\cos^{-1}(\alpha_i)=0$, then find $\sum_{i=1}^n\alpha_i$. $\textbf{(A)}~\frac n2$ $\textbf{(B)}~n$ $\textbf{(C)}~n\pi$ $\textbf{(D)}~\frac{n\pi}2$

2009 Putnam, A2

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , trigonometry , integration , logarithm

Functions $ f,g,h$ are differentiable on some open interval around $ 0$ and satisfy the equations and initial conditions \begin{align*}f'&=2f^2gh+\frac1{gh},\ f(0)=1,\\ g'&=fg^2h+\frac4{fh},\ g(0)=1,\\ h'&=3fgh^2+\frac1{fg},\ h(0)=1.\end{align*} Find an explicit formula for $ f(x),$ valid in some open interval around $ 0.$

2019 Jozsef Wildt International Math Competition, W. 70

Tags: trigonometry , inequalities

If $x \in \left(0,\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$ then$$\left(\frac{\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\sin x\right)}{\sin x}\right)^2+\left(\frac{\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\cos x\right)}{\cos x}\right)^2\geq 3$$

2007 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 176

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

Let $f_{n}(x)=\sum_{k=1}^{n}\frac{\sin kx}{\sqrt{k(k+1)}}.$ Find $\lim_{n\to\infty}\int_{0}^{2\pi}\{f_{n}(x)\}^{2}dx.$