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September 14, 2026 · Problem sheet · LibreTimes

IMO 1972

International mathematics competition for pre-university students, held annually since 1959. Six problems over two days.

Problem 1. Prove that from a set of ten distinct two-digit numbers (in the decimal system), it is possible to select two disjoint subsets whose members have the same sum.

Problem 2. Prove that if , every quadrilateral that can be inscribed in a circle can be dissected into quadrilaterals each of which is inscribable in a circle.

Problem 3. Let and be arbitrary non-negative integers. Prove that

is an integer.

Problem 4. Find all solutions of the system of inequalities

where are positive real numbers.

Problem 5. Let and be real-valued functions defined for all real values of and , and satisfying the equation

for all . Prove that if is not identically zero, and if for all , then for all .

Problem 6. Given four distinct parallel planes, prove that there exists a regular tetrahedron with a vertex on each plane.

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