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December 27, 2018
Dudeney Puzzle: A Tale from Pythagoras to Dehn - Part II

Remember the Dudeney puzzle introduced in the last post. We have ended with the question "Why four?"...We will be revealing the reason in this post.

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December 23, 2018
A Dream, An IMO 2018 Problem and A Why

IMO 2018 Problem 6 discussion is an attempt to interrogate our problem solving skill. This article is useful for the people who are willing to appear in any of the math olympiad entrances.

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December 19, 2018
2016 ISI Objective Solution Problem 1

Understand the Problem: The polynomial \(x^7+x^2+1\) is divisible by (A) \(x^5-x^4+x^2-x+1\)              (B) \(x^5-x^4+x^2+1\) (C) \(x^5+x^4+x^2+x+1\)           (D) \(x^5-x^4+x^2+x+1\) Solution A shorter solution or approach can always exist. Think about it. If you find an alternative solution or approach, mention it in the comments. We would love to hear something different from you. Also Visit: I.S.I. & C.M.I […]

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December 18, 2018
Dudeney Puzzle : A Tale from Pythagoras to Dehn

" Take care of yourself, you're not made of steel. The fire has almost gone out and it is winter. It kept me busy all night. Excuse me, I will explain it to you. You play this game, which is said to hail from China. And I tell you that what Paris needs right now […]

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December 16, 2018
Spiral Similarity of cyclic quadrilaterals

Pedal triangles lead to spirally similar cyclic quadrilaterals in any triangle. A half turn and dilation by 1/8 create the new quadrilateral.

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December 13, 2018
I(N)MO Camp 2018-19

30 sessions, 45 hours, a team of 6 faculty members. Cheenta is presenting a camp for Indian National Math Olympiad (leading to International Math Olympiad). We begin on 14th December 2018 and it will run up to 19th January 2019.

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December 11, 2018
AMC 10 Paper Folding Geometry

We fold a paper using GeoGebra and explore a problem from American Mathematical Contest

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November 26, 2018
Shapes and Measure 1 - let us divide!

An experiment to teach percentage arithmetic, Euclidean geometry, rational and irrationals and computational software tools in an interdisciplinary manner. We extensively used GeoGebra and plan to use Python later in this sequence of discussions. The exposition is conversational (in the spirit of Tarasov's Pre-Calculus). As a method of pedagogy, dialectics is subtly employed to enhance student's grasp of the subject. 

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November 21, 2018
AM GM Inequality, Euler Number - Stories in Real Analysis

A.M.- G.M. Inequality can be used to prove the existence of Euler Number. A fascinating journey from classical inequalities to invention of one of the most important numbers in mathematics!

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October 29, 2018
RMO 2018 Tamil Nadu Problem 3 - Nonlinear Diophantine Equation

RMO 2018 Tamil Nadu Problem 3 Sequential Hints and Solution. A number theory problem with a pinch from diophantine equation.

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May 28, 2020
Solving Equation | PRMO 2017 | Question 23

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017, Question 23, based on Solving Equation. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 28, 2020
Reflection Problem | AIME I, 1988 | Question 14

Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1988, Question 14, based on Reflection.

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May 27, 2020
ISI MStat PSB 2018 Problem 1 | System of Linear Equations

This is a beautiful sample problem from ISI MStat 2018 PSB Problem 1. This is based on finding the real solution of a system of homogeneous equations . We provide detailed solution with prerequisites mentioned explicitly.

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May 27, 2020
Ordered Pairs | PRMO-2019 | Problem 18

Try this beautiful Number Theory problem from PRMO, 2019, problem-18, based on Ordered Pairs. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 27, 2020
Maximum area | PRMO-2019 | Problem 23

Try this beautiful Geometry problem from PRMO, 2019, problem-23, based on finding the maximum area. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 27, 2020
Rectangle Pattern | AMC-10A, 2016 | Problem 10

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry based on Rectangle Pattern from AMC-10A, 2016, Problem 10. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 27, 2020
Ratio of Circles | AMC-10A, 2009 | Problem 21

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Ratio of area of Circles from AMC-10A, 2009, Problem 21. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 27, 2020
Problem on Complex plane | AIME I, 1988| Question 11

Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1988, Question 11, based on Complex plane.

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May 27, 2020
Derivative of Function Problem | TOMATO BStat Objective 757

Try this I.S.I. B.Stat Entrance Objective Problem from TOMATO based on a derivative of Function. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 26, 2020
ISI MStat PSB 2015 Question 8 | MLE & amp | Stochastic Regression

This is a problem involving BLUE for regression coefficients and MLE of a regression coefficient for a particular case of the regressors.

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