China Junior Mathematical Olympiad

Description: This quiz is designed to test the mathematical abilities of junior high school students in China. It covers a wide range of topics, including algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.
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Solve the equation (x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0).

  1. (x = 2, 3)

  2. (x = -2, -3)

  3. (x = 1, 6)

  4. (x = -1, -6)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation (x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0), we can use the quadratic formula: (x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}). Plugging in the values of (a = 1, b = -5, c = 6), we get (x = \frac{-(-5) \pm \sqrt{(-5)^2 - 4(1)(6)}}{2(1)} = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{25 - 24}}{2} = \frac{5 \pm 1}{2} = 2, 3).

Find the area of a triangle with sides of length 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm.

  1. 24 cm^2

  2. 36 cm^2

  3. 48 cm^2

  4. 60 cm^2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To find the area of a triangle with sides of length 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm, we can use Heron's formula: (A = \sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}), where (s) is the semiperimeter of the triangle and (a, b, c) are the lengths of the sides. Plugging in the values of (a = 6, b = 8, c = 10), we get (s = \frac{6 + 8 + 10}{2} = 12). Therefore, (A = \sqrt{12(12-6)(12-8)(12-10)} = \sqrt{12(6)(4)(2)} = 36) cm^2.

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 18.

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 6

  4. 9


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 18, we can use the Euclidean algorithm. We divide 18 by 12 to get a quotient of 1 and a remainder of 6. Then we divide 12 by 6 to get a quotient of 2 and a remainder of 0. Therefore, the GCD of 12 and 18 is 6.

Find the sum of the first 100 positive integers.

  1. 5050

  2. 5150

  3. 5250

  4. 5350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the sum of the first 100 positive integers, we can use the formula (S = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}), where (n) is the number of integers. Plugging in (n = 100), we get (S = \frac{100(100+1)}{2} = \frac{100(101)}{2} = 5050).

A train leaves Beijing at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 km/h. Another train leaves Shanghai at 11:00 AM and travels at a speed of 70 km/h. If the distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1200 km, at what time will the two trains meet?

  1. 1:00 PM

  2. 2:00 PM

  3. 3:00 PM

  4. 4:00 PM


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To find the time at which the two trains will meet, we can use the formula (t = \frac{d}{s_1 + s_2}), where (t) is the time, (d) is the distance, and (s_1) and (s_2) are the speeds of the two trains. Plugging in the values of (d = 1200) km, (s_1 = 60) km/h, and (s_2 = 70) km/h, we get (t = \frac{1200}{60 + 70} = \frac{1200}{130} = 9.23) hours. Since the first train leaves at 10:00 AM and the second train leaves at 11:00 AM, the two trains will meet at 10:00 AM + 9.23 hours = 7:18 PM.

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