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Problems Discrete Mathematics Set theory and logic

Let’s denote any two digits with the letters \(A\) and \(X\). Prove that the six-digit number \(XAXAXA\) is divisible by 7 without a remainder.

Problem #PRU-111345

Problems Calculus Integral Applications of integration Area by integration Algebra Polynomials Quadratic polynomials Quadratic equations. Vieta's rule.

16–16 3.0

The numbers \(p\) and \(q\) are such that the parabolas \(y = - 2x^2\) and \(y = x^2 + px + q\) intersect at two points, bounding a certain figure.

Find the equation of the vertical line dividing the area of this figure in half.

Problem #PRU-111923

Problems Calculus Derivative Derivative and extrema Derivative and multiple roots

15–16 3.0

The water level in a pool is given by a quadratic function \(h(t) = at^2 + bt + c\), where \(t\) is measured in hours.

At the moment when the pool is completely drained, say at time \(t_0\), we have \(h(t_0) = 0\) and \(h'(t_0) = 0\).

It is also known that after the first hour, the water level has dropped to exactly half of its original value: \(h(1) = \tfrac{1}{2} h(0)\).

How many hours does it take for the pool to drain completely?

Problem #PRU-115449

Problems Methods Pigeonhole principle Pigeonhole principle (finite number of poits, lines etc.) Discrete Mathematics Combinatorics Dissections, partitions, covers and tilings Tilings with ordinary and domino tiles

13–16 4.0

On an 8×8 grid (like a chessboard), an L-corner is a shape made of 3 little squares of the board that touch to make an L. You can turn the L any way you like. We place the L-corners so that none overlap. What is the fewest L-corners you must place so that no more L-corners can be added anywhere? Here is an example of how three L-corners may look like:

Problem #PRU-116087

Problems Geometry Plane geometry Triangles Similar triangles Circles Tangent lines and tangent circles Tangent lines to circles

15–16 4.0

Three circles are constructed on a triangle, with the medians of the triangle forming the diameters of the circles. It is known that each pair of circles intersects. Let \(C_{1}\) be the point of intersection, further from the vertex \(C\), of the circles constructed from the medians \(AM_{1}\) and \(BM_{2}\). Points \(A_{1}\) and \(B_{1}\) are defined similarly. Prove that the lines \(AA_{1}\), \(BB_{1}\) and \(CC_{1}\) intersect at the same point.

Problem #PRU-116433

Problems Calculus Functions of one variable. Continuity Functions. Continuity (other) Algebra Sequences Progressions Geometric progression

14–16 3.0

The function \(f (x)\) is defined on the positive real \(x\) and takes only positive values. It is known that \(f (1) + f (2) = 10\) and \(f(a+b) = f(a) + f(b) + 2\sqrt{f(a)f(b)}\) for any \(a\) and \(b\). Find \(f (2^{2011})\).

Problem #PRU-116435

Problems Fun Problems Word Problems Tables and tournaments Chessboards and chess pieces Methods Pigeonhole principle Pigeonhole principle (other) Proof by contradiction

14–16 3.0

On a chessboard, \(n\) white and \(n\) black rooks are arranged so that the rooks of different colours cannot capture one another. Find the greatest possible value of \(n\).

Problem #PRU-116563

Problems Algebra Trigonometry Identical transformations (trigonometry) Methods Proof by contradiction Calculus Real numbers Rational and irrational numbers

15–16 2.0

Does there exist a real number \({\alpha}\) such that the number \(\cos {\alpha}\) is irrational, and all the numbers \(\cos 2{\alpha}\), \(\cos 3{\alpha}\), \(\cos 4{\alpha}\), \(\cos 5{\alpha}\) are rational?

Problem #PRU-116627

Problems Algebra Algebraic inequalities and systems of inequalities Algebraic inequalities (other) Polynomials Algebraic identities for polynomials Factoring polynomials Calculus Real numbers Integer and fractional parts. Archimedean property

14–16 3.0

Solve the inequality: \(\lfloor x\rfloor \times \{x\} < x - 1\).

Problem #PRU-116994

Problems Calculus Functions of one variable. Continuity Intermediate value theorem. Connectedness.

14–16 3.0

Let \(x_1, x_2, \dots , x_n\) be some numbers belonging to the interval \([0, 1]\). Prove that on this segment there is a number \(x\) such that \[\frac{1}{n} (|x - x_1| + |x - x_2| + \dots + |x - x_n|) = 1/2.\]