Here is an excerpt from an email conversation that I had with one of our student's parent: "While we have lots of books with problems, the one challenge has been that problems in the books are not classified by level of difficulty or arranged in increasing order of difficulty. Much like a weight-lifter gradually increases […]
This is a session plan for 'Mathematics in Summer 2014'. (Venue: Scotland, Glasgow). Let's discuss Homological Triangles. Introduction to homological triangles, perspectivities. Menalaus' Theorem, Desargues Theorem Anti parallel lines, some examples of homological triangles, homothety as a special case of homology, cevian, orthic triangle, some basic properties of angle bisectors' Special Triangles and points: anti-supplemental […]
A post on homological triangles... topic of our math camp August 2014 (in Scotland)
a and b are two numbers having the same no. of digits and same sum of digits (=28). Can one be a multiple of the other? a is not equal to b. (courtesy Abhra Abir Kundu) Is $latex e^x-sinx $ a polynomial ? (courtesy Tias Kundu) Find the number of onto function from set A containing […]
This post contains an interesting problem from ISI BMath 2014 based on the jump of a frog and the lotus. Solve and enjoy this problem. Problem: Jump of a frog Problem n (> 1) lotus leafs are arranged in a circle. A frog jumps from a particular leaf by the following rule: It always moves […]
This is a problem from CMI Entrance 2014 based on Map from a power set to n-set. Problem: Map from a power set to n-set (1) Let A = {1, ... , k} and B = {1, ... , n}. Find the number of maps from A to B . (2) Define $latex \mathbf{ P_k […]
This is a problem from Chennai Mathematical Institute, CMI Entrance 2014 based on area of a region. Try to solve it. Problem: Area of a region $latex \mathbf{ A= {(x, y), x^2 + y^2 \le 144 , \sin(2x+3y) le 0 } } $ . Find the area of A. Discussion: $latex \mathbf{ x^2 + y^2 […]
Let $latex \mathbf{ x \in \mathbb{R} , x^{2014} - x^{2004} , x^{2009} - x^{2004} in \mathbb{Z} }$ . Then show that x is an integer. (Hint: First show that x is a rational number)Discussion: $latex \mathbf{ x^{2014} - x^{2004} - x^{2009} + x^{2004} = x^{2014} - x^{2009} = x^{2009}(x^{5} - 1 ) }$ is an […]
This post contains problem from Chennai Mathematics Institute, CMI 2014 B.Sc. Entrance Paper. Try to solve them out. Help us to add and rectify problems and solutions to this paper. We are collecting problems from student feed back. 4 Point Problems Find the minimum value for x for which $latex \mathbf{ 50!/ (24)^n }$ is […]
Try this beautiful problem from Probability: positive factors AMC-10A, 2003. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem
Try this beautiful problem from AMC 10A, 2007 based on Numbers on cube. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.
Try this beautiful problem from Singapore Mathematics Olympiad, SMO, 2011 based on Permutation. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.
Try this beautiful problem from AMC-10A, 2009 based on Diamond Pattern. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.
Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1995 based on GCD and Ordered pair.
Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Integers and Inequality. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.
Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1997 based on Trigonometry and greatest integer.
Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1999 based on Squares and Triangles.
Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Series Problem. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.
Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1995 based on Trigonometry and positive integers.
Problems and Solutions of ISI MStat Entrance 2020 of Indian Statistical Institute.
In this post, we will be learning about the Rational Root Theorem Proof. It is a great tool from Algebra and is useful for the Math Olympiad Exams and ISI and CMI Entrance Exams. So, here is the starting point.... $a_{n} x^{n}+a_{n-1} x^{n-1}+\ldots+a_{2} x^{2}+a_{1} x+a_{0}$ This polynomial has certain properties. 1. The coefficients are all […]
This is a solution to a problem from American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 2020 Problem 18 based on Geometry. AMC 8 2018 Problem 24 In the cube $ABCDEFGH$ with opposite vertices $C$ and $E,$ $J$ and $I$ are the midpoints of edges $\overline{FB}$ and $\overline{HD},$ respectively. Let $R$ be the ratio of the area of […]
This is a solution to a problem from American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 2020 Problem 18 based on Geometry. AMC 8 2020 Problem 18 Rectangle $A B C D$ is inscribed in a semicircle with diameter $\overline{F E}$ as shown in the figure. Let $D A=16$, and let $F D=A E=9 .$ What is the […]
Mann Shah is a Gold Awardee in HKIMO (Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad), AIMO (Asia International Mathematical Olympiad), and SASMO (Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad) 2021. He is a student of Class 7 and also a proud Young Achiever of Cheenta. Cheenta is happy to share the success story of Mann! Mann says, "I […]
Aryabhata is considered the "Father of Mathematics" in India. He is the first ancient Mathematician- Astronomer, whose important work includes "Aryabhatiya" and "Arya-Siddhanta". Today, let's learn 3 lessons from Aryabhata - the 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲m𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. 𝟭. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 When eclipses were seen as something to be feared, and the concepts of "Rahu" and […]
An interesting problem based on complex numbers and their inversion. This is a Subjective Problem 89 from the Test of Mathematics Book, highly recommended for the ISI and CMI Entrance Exams. Let's check out the problem and solutions in two episodes: Useful Resources Previous Year Problems for ISI and CMI How to use invariance in […]
This post discusses the solutions of Problems from RMO 1994 Question Paper. You may find to solution to some of these. RMO 1994 Problem 1: A leaf is torn from a paperback novel. The sum of the numbers on the remaining pages is 15000. What are the page numbers on the torn leaf. RMO 1994 Problem2: […]
This is the solution to the real analysis from ISI MStat 2020 PSB Problem 8 with designed food for thoughts on hypothesis testing and probability theory.
This is a really interesting problem in the probability theory, which enhances the intuition of independent events, conditional probability and exhaustive events.