A rod moves freely between the horizontal floor and the slanted wall. When the end in contact with the floor is moving at v, what is the speed of the end in contact with the wall? $\textbf{(A)} v\frac{\sin{\theta}}{\cos(\alpha-\theta)}$ $\textbf{(B)}v\frac{\sin(\alpha - \theta)}{\cos(\alpha + \theta)} $ $\textbf{(C)}v\frac{\cos(\alpha - \theta)}{\sin(\alpha + \theta)}$ $\textbf{(D)}v\frac{\cos(\theta)}{\cos(\alpha - \theta)}$ $\textbf{(E)}v\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\alpha + \theta)}$

Let the lengths of three sides of a triangle be $l, m, n(l>m>n)$. If $\left\{\frac{3^l}{10^4}\right\}=\left\{\frac{3^m}{10^4}\right\}=\left\{\frac{3^n}{10^4}\right\}$, find the minimum value of the perimeter of the triangle. Note: $\{x\}=x-[x]$ and $[x]$ denotes the integral part of number $x$.

The five sides of a regular pentagon are extended to lines $\ell_1, \ell_2, \ell_3, \ell_4$, and $\ell_5$. Denote by $d_i$ the distance from a point $P$ to $\ell_i$. For which point(s) in the interior of the pentagon is the product $d_1d_2d_3d_4d_5$ maximal?

$a,b,c,d$ are positive numbers such that $\sum_{cyc} \frac{1}{ab} =1$. Prove that : $abcd+16 \geq 8 \sqrt{(a+c)(\frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{c})}+8\sqrt{(b+d)(\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{d})}$

We define the following operation which will be applied to a row of bars being situated side-by-side on positions $ 1,2,...,N$. Each bar situated at an odd numbered position is left as is, while each bar at an even numbered position is replaced by two bars. After that, all bars will be put side-by-side in such a way that all bars form a new row and are situated on positions $ 1,...,M.$ From an initial number $ a_0>0$ of bars there originates a sequence $ (a_n)_{n \ge 0},$ where $ a_n$ is the number of bars after having applied the operation $ n$ times. $ (a)$ Prove that for no $ n>0$ can we have $ a_n\equal{}1997.$ $ (b)$ Determine all natural numbers that can only occur as $ a_0$ or $ a_1$.

For any integer $a$, let $f(a) = |a^4 - 36a^2 + 96a - 64|$. What is the sum of all values of $f(a)$ that are prime? [i]Proposed by Alexander Wang[/i]

Let $p_1 = 2012$ and $p_n = 2012^{p_{n-1}}$ for $n > 1$. Find the largest integer $k$ such that $p_{2012}- p_{2011}$ is divisible by $2011^k$.

Given a positive integer $n,$ what is the largest $k$ such that the numbers $1,2,\dots,n$ can be put into $k$ boxes so that the sum of the numbers in each box is the same? [When $n=8,$ the example $\{1,2,3,6\},\{4,8\},\{5,7\}$ shows that the largest $k$ is [i]at least[/i] 3.]

Consider a triangle $ABC$ with $AB < AC$ and let $H$ and $O$ be its orthocenter and circumcenter, respectively. A line starting from $B$ cuts the lines $AO$ and $AH$ at $M$ and $M'$ so that $M'$ is the midpoint of $BM$. Another line starting from $C$ cuts the lines $AH$ and $AO$ at $N$ and $N'$ so that $N'$ is the midpoint of $CN$. Prove that $M, M', N, N'$ are on the same circle.

Find all real $x,y$ such that \[x^2 + 2y^2 + \frac{1}{2} \le x(2y+1) \]

Call a non-constant polynomial [i]real[/i] if all its coecients are real. Let $P$ and $Q$ be polynomials with complex coefficients such that the composition $P \circ Q$ is real. Show that if the leading coefficient of $Q$ and its constant term are both real, then $P$ and $Q$ are real.

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

a) Solve the system of equations $\begin{cases} 1 - x_1x_2 = 0 \\ 1 - x_2x_3 = 0 \\ ...\\ 1 - x_{14}x_{15} = 0 \\ 1 - x_{15}x_1 = 0 \end{cases}$ b) Solve the system of equations $\begin{cases} 1 - x_1x_2 = 0 \\ 1 - x_2x_3 = 0 \\ ...\\ 1 - x_{n-1}x_{n} = 0 \\ 1 - x_{n}x_1 = 0 \end{cases}$ How does the solution vary for distinct values of $n$?

Prove that if the function $ f : \mathbb{R}^2 \rightarrow [0,1]$ is continuous and its average on every circle of radius $ 1$ equals the function value at the center of the circle, then $ f$ is constant. [i]V. Totik[/i]

A nonnegative real number is written at every cube's vertex. The sum of those numbers equals to $1$. Two players choose in turn faces of the cube, but they cannot choose the face parallel to already chosen one (the first moves twice, the second -- once). Prove that the first player can provide the number, at the common for three chosen faces vertex, to be not greater than $1/6$.

Prove that for any odd number $a$ there exists an integer $b$ such that $2^b-1$ is divisible by $a$.

Let $Z$ be a 6-digit positive integer, such as 247247, whose first three digits are the same as its last three digits taken in the same order. Which of the following numbers must also be a factor of $Z$? $\textbf{(A) }11\qquad\textbf{(B) }19\qquad\textbf{(C) }101\qquad\textbf{(D) }111\qquad\textbf{(E) }1111$

Rectangle $ABCD$ has side lengths $AB = 3$ and $BC = 7$. Let $E$ be a point on $BC$, and let $F$ be the intersection of $DE$ and $AC$. Given that $[CDF] = 4$, find $\frac{DF}{FE}$ .

A list of $8$ numbers is formed by beginning with two given numbers. Each new number in the list is the product of the two previous numbers. Find the first number if the last three are shown: \[ \text{\underline{\hspace{3 mm}?\hspace{3 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{7 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{7 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{7 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{7 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{2 mm}16\hspace{2 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{2 mm}64\hspace{2 mm}}\hspace{1 mm},\hspace{1 mm}\underline{\hspace{1 mm}1024\hspace{1 mm}}} \] $ \text{(A)}\ \frac{1}{64}\qquad\text{(B)}\ \frac{1}{4}\qquad\text{(C)}\ 1\qquad\text{(D)}\ 2\qquad\text{(E)}\ 4 $

Determine all triples $(x,y,z)$ of positive integers such that \[\frac{13}{x^2}+\frac{1996}{y^2}=\frac{z}{1997} \]

Let $n\geq 2$ and $A,B\in\mathcal{M}_n(\mathbb{C})$ such that $$\{\text{rank}(A^k)\mid k\geq 1\}=\{\text{rank}(B^k)\mid k\geq 1\}.$$ Prove that $\text{rank}(A^k)=\text{rank}(B^k)$ for all $k\geq 1$. [i]Cristi Săvescu[/i]

Consider the sequence of sets defined by $S_0=\{0,1\},S_1=\{0,1,2\}$, and for $n\ge2$, \[S_n=S_{n-1}\cup\{2^n+x\mid x\in S_{n-2}\}.\] For example, $S_2=\{0,1,2\}\cup\{2^2+0,2^2+1\}=\{0,1,2,4,5\}$. Find the $200$th smallest element of $S_{2016}$.

Each grid point of a cartesian plane is colored with one of three colors, whereby all three colors are used. Show that one can always find a right-angled triangle, whose three vertices have pairwise different colors.

Find the smallest integer $n$ such that \[(x^2+y^2+z^2)^2\le n(x^4+y^4+z^4)\] for all real numbers $x,y,$ and $z$. $\textbf{(A) }2\qquad\textbf{(B) }3\qquad\textbf{(C) }4\qquad\textbf{(D) }6\qquad \textbf{(E) }\text{There is no such integer }n.$

Find all positive integers $x$ and $y$ such that $x^{x+y}=y^{3x}$.