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All integers from $1$ to one million are written on a tape in some arbitrary order. Then the tape is cut into pieces containing two consecutive digits each. Prove that these pieces contain all two-digit integers for sure, regardless of the initial order of integers.[i](4 points)[/i] [i]Alexey Tolpygo[/i]
Compute \[\sum_{a_1=0}^\infty\sum_{a_2=0}^\infty\cdots\sum_{a_7=0}^\infty\dfrac{a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_7}{3^{a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_7}}.\]
Circles of radii 5, 5, 8, and $m/n$ are mutually externally tangent, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m+n.$
Determine all pairs $(x,y)$ of integers satisfying \[(x+2)^4-x^4=y^3.\]
Let $a,b,c$ be positive integers. Prove that it is impossible to have all of the three numbers $a^2+b+c,b^2+c+a,c^2+a+b$ to be perfect squares.
Karlsson-on-the-Roof has $1000$ jars of jam. The jars are not necessarily identical; each contains no more than $\dfrac{1}{100}$-th of the total amount of the jam. Every morning, Karlsson chooses any $100$ jars and eats the same amount of the jam from each of them. Prove that Karlsson can eat all the jam. [i](8 points)[/i]
If $a, b, c$ are real numbers greater than $1$, prove that for any real number $r$ \[(\log_{a}bc)^{r}+(\log_{b}ca)^{r}+(\log_{c}ab)^{r}\geq 3 \cdot 2^{r}. \]
Let $ a\geq 2$ be a real number; with the roots $ x_{1}$ and $ x_{2}$ of the equation $ x^2\minus{}ax\plus{}1\equal{}0$ we build the sequence with $ S_{n}\equal{}x_{1}^n \plus{} x_{2}^n$. [b]a)[/b]Prove that the sequence $ \frac{S_{n}}{S_{n\plus{}1}}$, where $ n$ takes value from $ 1$ up to infinity, is strictly non increasing. [b]b)[/b]Find all value of $ a$ for the which this inequality hold for all natural values of $ n$ $ \frac{S_{1}}{S_{2}}\plus{}\cdots \plus{}\frac{S_{n}}{S_{n\plus{}1}}>n\minus{}1$
A [i]peacock [/i] is a ten-digit positive integer that uses each digit exactly once. Compute the number of peacocks that are exactly twice another peacock.
A circle of radius $r$ has chords $\overline{AB}$ of length $10$ and $\overline{CD}$ of length $7$. When $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{CD}$ are extended through $B$ and $C$, respectively, they intersect at $P$, which is outside the circle. If $\angle APD = 60^{\circ}$ and $BP = 8$, then $r^{2} =$ $ \textbf{(A)}\ 70\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 71\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 72\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 73\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 74 $
Define a function $f: \mathbb N \to \mathbb N$ by $f(1) = 1$, $f(n+1) = f(n) + 2^{f(n)}$ for every positive integer $n$. Prove that $f(1), f(2), \dots, f(3^{2013})$ leave distinct remainders when divided by $3^{2013}$.
Given a regular $2013$-sided polygon, how many isosceles triangles are there whose vertices are vertices vertex of given polygon and haave an angle greater than $120^o$? Nguyen Tien Lam, High School for Natural Science,Hanoi National University.
Determine the primitives of: [b]1)[/b] $ (0,\pi /2)\ni x\mapsto\frac{x^2}{-x+\tan x} $ [b]2)[/b] $ 1<x\mapsto \frac{-1+\ln x}{x^2-\ln^2 x} $ [i]Ion Nedelcu[/i]
Let $P$ be a point inside triangle $ABC$. Let $AP$ meet $BC$ at $A_1$, let $BP$ meet $CA$ at $B_1$, and let $CP$ meet $AB$ at $C_1$. Let $A_2$ be the point such that $A_1$ is the midpoint of $PA_2$, let $B_2$ be the point such that $B_1$ is the midpoint of $PB_2$, and let $C_2$ be the point such that $C_1$ is the midpoint of $PC_2$. Prove that points $A_2, B_2$, and $C_2$ cannot all lie strictly inside the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. (Australia)
Consider a triangle $ABC$. The tangent line to its circumcircle at point $C$ meets line $AB$ at point $D$. The tangent lines to the circumcircle of triangle $ACD$ at points $A$ and $C$ meet at point $K$. Prove that line $DK$ bisects segment $BC$. (F.Ivlev)
While exploring a cave, Carl comes across a collection of $5$-pound rocks worth $\$14$ each, $4$-pound rocks worth $\$11$ each, and $1$-pound rocks worth $\$2$ each. There are at least $20$ of each size. He can carry at most $18$ pounds. What is the maximum value, in dollars, of the rocks he can carry out of the cave? $\textbf{(A) } 48 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 49 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 50 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 51 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 52 $
Find all real numbers $x$ such that $\left\lfloor x^2 \right\rfloor + \left\lceil x^2 \right\rceil = 2003$.
Consider these two operations: \begin{align*} a \, \blacklozenge \, b &= a^2 - b^2\\ a \, \bigstar \, b &= (a - b)^2 \end{align*} What is the value of $(5 \, \blacklozenge \, 3) \, \bigstar \, 6?$ $\textbf{(A) } {-}20\qquad\textbf{(B) } 4\qquad\textbf{(C) } 16\qquad\textbf{(D) } 100\qquad\textbf{(E) } 220$
If $f$ is a permutation of $S = \{0, 1,..., 14\}$, then for integers $k \ge 1$, define $$f^k(x) =\underbrace{f(f...(f(x))... ))}_{k\,\,\, applications \,\,\, of \,\,\, f}$$ Compute the number of permutations $f$ of $S$ such that, for some $k \ge 1$, $f^k(x) = (x + 5) \mod \,\,\, 15$ for all $x \in S$.
In the quadrilateral $PQRS, A, B, C$ and $D$ are the midpoints of the sides $PQ, QR, RS$ and $SP$ respectively, and $M$ is the midpoint of $CD$. Suppose $H$ is the point on the line $AM$ such that $HC = BC$. Prove that $\angle BHM = 90^o$.
Determine all positive integers $n$ for which there exists a polynomial $f(x)$ with real coefficients, with the following properties: (1) for each integer $k$, the number $f(k)$ is an integer if and only if $k$ is not divisible by $n$; (2) the degree of $f$ is less than $n$. [i](Hungary) Géza Kós[/i]
Let $\Gamma$ be a circle with radius $r$. Let $A$ and $B$ be distinct points on $\Gamma$ such that $AB < \sqrt{3}r$. Let the circle with centre $B$ and radius $AB$ meet $\Gamma$ again at $C$. Let $P$ be the point inside $\Gamma$ such that triangle $ABP$ is equilateral. Finally, let the line $CP$ meet $\Gamma$ again at $Q$. Prove that $PQ = r$.
The product $(8)(888\ldots 8)$, where the second factor has $k$ digits, is an integer whose digits have a sum of $1000$. What is $k$? $\textbf{(A) }901\qquad \textbf{(B) }911\qquad \textbf{(C) }919\qquad \textbf{(D) }991\qquad \textbf{(E) }999\qquad$
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with orthocenter $H$. Let $P$ be any point of the plane of the triangle. Let $\Omega$ be the circle with the diameter $AP$ . The circle $\Omega$ cuts $CA$ and $AB$ again at $E$ and $F$ , respectively. The line $PH$ cuts $\Omega$ again at $G$. The tangent lines to $\Omega$ at $E, F$ intersect at $T$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $L$ be the point on $MG$ such that $AL$ and $MT$ are parallel. Prove that $LA$ and $LH$ are orthogonal. Lê Phúc Lữ
In obtuse triangle $ABC$ with $AB = 7$, $BC = 20$, and $C A = 15$, let point $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $C$ to line $AB$. Evaluate $[ACD]+[BCD]$. (Note that $[XY Z]$ means the area of triangle $XY Z$.) [i]Proposed by Jonathan Liu[/i]