North Dakota Mathematics Talent Search Questions (2003-2004) -- Set 1
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1.[1911/3] Prove that 3n +1 is not divisible by 2n for any integer n.
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2.[1913/1] Prove that for every integer n > 2
(1 x 2 x 3 x …n)2 > nn
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3.[1914/1] Let A and B be the points on the circle k.
Suppose that an arc l' of another circle l,
connects A and B and divides the area inside
the circle k into two equal parts. Prove that arc l'
is longer then the diameter k.
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4.[1922/3] Show that if a1, a2, …, an
be n distinct natural numbers, none divisible by any primes greater then 3, then
1/a1 + 1/a2 + … +1/an < 3
Problems will be due on May 15, 2004.
Check www.ndsu.edu/math/talent for solutions and more problems!
Send your answers, along with this form to: Talent Search, Dept. of Mathematics, NDSU, Fargo, ND 58105.
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