2016 Nigerian Senior MO Round 2

Problem 1

Let $a, b, c, x, y$ and $z$ be complex numbers such that $a=\frac{b+c}{x-2}, b=\frac{c+a}{y-2}, c=\frac{a+b}{z-2}$. If $xy+yz+zx=1000$ and $x+y+z=2016$, find the value of $xyz$.

Problem 2

$PQ$ is a diameter of a circle. $PR$ and $QS$ are chords with intersection at $T$. If $\angle PTQ= \theta$, determine the ratio of the area of $\triangle QTP$ to the area of $\triangle SRT$ (i.e. area of $\triangle QTP$/area of $\triangle SRT$) in terms of trigonometric functions of $\theta$

Problem 3

The integers $1, 2, \dots , 9$ are written on individual slips of paper and all are put into a bag. Ade chooses a slip at random, notes the integer on it, and replaces it in the bag. Bala then picks a slip at random and notes the integer written on it. Chioma then adds up Ade's and Bala's numbers. What is the probability that the unit's digit of this sum is less that $5$?

Problem 4

Find the real number satisfying $x=\sqrt{1+\sqrt{1+\sqrt{1+x}}}$.

Problem 5

A solid pyramid $TABCD$, with a quadrilateral base $ABCD$ is to be coloured on each of the five faces such that no two faces with a common edge will have the same colour. If five different colours are available, what is the number of ways to colour the pyramid?

Problem 6

Given that $a, b, c, d \in \mathbb{R}$, prove that $(ab+cd)^2 \leq (a^2+c^2)(b^2+d^2)$.

Problem 7

Prove that $(2+\sqrt{3})^{2n}+(2-\sqrt{3})^{2n}$ is an even integer and that $(2+\sqrt{3})^{2n}-(2-\sqrt{3})^{2n}=w\sqrt{3}$ for some positive integer $w$, for all integers $n \geq 1$.

Problem 8

If $a, b, c, d$ are the solutions of the equation $x^4-kx-15=0$, find the equation whose solutions are $\frac{a+b+c}{d^2}, \frac{a+b+d}{c^2}, \frac{a+c+d}{b^2}, \frac{b+c+d}{a^2}$.

Problem 9

$ABCD$ is a parallelogram, line $DF$ is drawn bisecting $BC$ at $E$ and meeting $AB$ (extended) at $F$ from vertex $C$. Line $CH$ is drawn bisecting side $AD$ at $G$ and meeting $AB$ (extended) at $H$. Lines $DF$ and $CH$ intersect at $I$. If the area of parallelogram $ABCD$ is $x$, find the area of triangle $HFI$ in terms of $x$.

Problem 10

Positive numbers $x$ and $y$ satisfy $xy=2^{15}$ and $\log_2{x} \cdot \log_2{y} = 60$. Find $\sqrt[3]{(\log_2{x})^3+(\log_2{y})^3}$