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ISL 2015 C2

    Let V\mathcal{V} be a finite set of points in the plane. We say that V\mathcal{V} is balanced if for any two distinct points A,B∈VA, B \in \mathcal{V}, there exists a point C∈VC \in \mathcal{V} such that AC=BCA C=B C. We say that V\mathcal{V} is center-free if for any distinct points A,B,C∈VA, B, C \in \mathcal{V}, there does not exist a point P∈VP \in \mathcal{V} such that PA=PB=PCP A=P B=P C. (a) Show that for all n⩾3n \geqslant 3, there exists a balanced set consisting of nn points. (b) For which n⩾3n \geqslant 3 does there exist a balanced, center-free set consisting of nn points? (Netherlands)

    Official text Transcription from NuminaMath olympiads, checked word for word against the official paper. Quoted with source.

    Official text: IMO 2015 Shortlist booklet, page 5.

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    Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee

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