Let $M$ be the point of intersection of the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of the convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. Let$ K$ be the intersection point of the extension of side $AB$ (from $A$) with the bisector of the $\angle ACD$. If $MA \cdot MC + MA \cdot CD = MB\cdot MD$ , prove that $\angle BKC = \angle CDB$.

If $$w=\sqrt{1+\sqrt{-3+2\sqrt{3}}}-\sqrt{1-\sqrt{-3+2\sqrt{3}}}$$ prove that $w=\sqrt{3}-1$

There are $23$ balls on a table, all of which are either red or blue, such that the probability that there are $n$ red balls and $23-n$ blue balls on the table ($1 \le n \le 22$) is proportional to $n$. (e.g. the probability that there are $2$ red balls and $21$ blue balls is twice the probability that there are $1$ red ball and $22$ blue balls.) Given that the probability that the red balls and blue balls can be arranged in a line such that there is a blue ball on each end, no two red balls are next to each other, and an equal number of blue balls can be placed between each pair of adjacent red balls is $\frac{a}{b}$, where $a$ and $b$ are relatively prime positive integers, find $a+b$. Note: There can be any nonzero number of consecutive blue balls at the ends of the line. [i]Proposed by Ada Tsui[/i]

Let $a$ and $b$ be real numbers satisfying \[a^4 + 8b = 4(a^3 - 1) - 16 \sqrt{3}\] and \[b^4 + 8a = 4(b^3 - 1) + 16 \sqrt{3}.\] Find $a^4 + b^4$.

A rhombus has area $36$ and the longer diagonal is twice as long as the shorter diagonal. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?

Determine the last two digits of the product of the squares of all positive odd integers less than $2014$.

A sequence of three real numbers forms an arithmetic progression with a first term of $ 9$. If $ 2$ is added to the second term and $ 20$ is added to the third term, the three resulting numbers form a geometric progression. What is the smallest possible value for the third term in the geometric progression? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 36 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 49 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 81$

$A_1 ~A_2~ \ldots ~A_n$ is a regular polygon inscribed in a circle of radius $r$ and center $O.$ $P$ is a point on line $OA_1$ extended beyond $A_1.$ Show that \[ \prod^n_{i=1} ~ \overline{PA}_{~i} = \overline{OP}^{~n} - r^n. \]

Suppose in the plane 10 pairwise nonparallel lines intersect one another. What is the maximum possible number of polygons (with finite areas) that can be formed?

Given a positive integer $ n$, for all positive integers $ a_1, a_2, \cdots, a_n$ that satisfy $ a_1 \equal{} 1$, $ a_{i \plus{} 1} \leq a_i \plus{} 1$, find $ \displaystyle \sum_{i \equal{} 1}^{n} a_1a_2 \cdots a_i$.

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. Let $n \geq 2$ be a whole number. Prove that there are $n$ triangles with the same area that satisfy all of the following properties: a) Their interiors are disjoint, that is, the triangles do not overlap. b) Each triangle lies either in $ABCD$ or inside of it. c) The sum of the areas of all of these triangles is at least $\frac{4n}{4n+1}$ the area of $ABCD$.

Exists a triangle whose three altitudes have lengths $1, 2$ and $3$ respectively?

Before Ashley started a three-hour drive, her car’s odometer reading was $ 29792$, a palindrome. At her destination, the odometer reading was another palindrome. If Ashley never exceeded the speed limit of $ 75$ miles per hour, which of the following was her greatest possible average speed? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 33\frac 13 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 53\frac 13\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 60\frac 23\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 70\frac 13\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 74\frac 13$

Find all triples $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ of positive real numbers for which the expression $$K = \frac{\alpha+3 \gamma}{\alpha + 2\beta + \gamma} + \frac{4\beta}{\alpha+\beta+2\gamma} - \frac{8 \gamma}{\alpha+ \beta + 3\gamma}$$ obtains its minimum value.

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 $m+n.$

Consider those functions $ f$ that satisfy $ f(x \plus{} 4) \plus{} f(x \minus{} 4) \equal{} f(x)$ for all real $ x$. Any such function is periodic, and there is a least common positive period $ p$ for all of them. Find $ p$. $ \textbf{(A)}\ 8\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 12\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 16\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 24\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 32$

Let $ABC$ be a non-isosceles triangle, $\omega$ be its incircle. Let $D, E, $ and $F$ be the points at which the incircle of $ABC$ touches the sides $BC, CA, $ and $AB$ respectively. Let $M$ be the point on ray $EF$ such that $EM = AB$. Let $N$ be the point on ray $FE$ such that $FN = AC$. Let the circumcircles of $\triangle BFM$ and $\triangle CEN$ intersect $\omega$ again at $S$ and $T$ respectively. Prove that $BS, CT, $ and $AD$ concur.