olymmath

IMO 1978

International Mathematical Olympiad 1978.

Day 1

Problem 1

  • Day 1

Let mm and nn be positive integers such that 1≤m<n1 \le m < n . In their decimal representations, the last three digits of 1978m1978^m are equal, respectively, to the last three digits of 1978n1978^n . Find mm and nn such that m+nm + n has its least value.

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Day 2

Problem 4

  • Day 2

In a triangle ABCABC we have AB=AC.AB = AC. A circle which is internally tangent with the circumscribed circle of the triangle is also tangent to the sides AB,ACAB, AC in the points P,P, respectively Q.Q. Prove that the midpoint of PQPQ is the center of the inscribed circle of the triangle ABC.ABC.

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Problem 6

  • Day 2

An international society has its members from six different countries. The list of members contain 19781978 names, numbered 1,2,…,19781, 2, \dots, 1978 . Prove that there is at least one member whose number is the sum of the numbers of two members from his own country, or twice as large as the number of one member from his own country.

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