Iranian Mathematical Olympiad

Description: The Iranian Mathematical Olympiad (IrMO) is a national mathematics competition held annually in Iran. It is open to high school students who have qualified through a series of regional competitions. The IrMO is one of the most prestigious mathematics competitions in the world, and it is considered to be a stepping stone to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
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What is the sum of the first 100 positive integers?

  1. 5050

  2. 5150

  3. 5250

  4. 5350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sum of the first n positive integers is given by the formula n(n+1)/2. Therefore, the sum of the first 100 positive integers is 100(101)/2 = 5050.

What is the area of a circle with radius 5 cm?

  1. 25π cm^2

  2. 50π cm^2

  3. 75π cm^2

  4. 100π cm^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a circle is given by the formula πr^2. Therefore, the area of a circle with radius 5 cm is π(5)^2 = 25π cm^2.

What is the volume of a cube with side length 3 cm?

  1. 9 cm^3

  2. 27 cm^3

  3. 81 cm^3

  4. 243 cm^3


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The volume of a cube is given by the formula s^3, where s is the side length. Therefore, the volume of a cube with side length 3 cm is (3)^3 = 27 cm^3.

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, 3) and (5, 7)?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1). Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the points (2, 3) and (5, 7) is (7 - 3)/(5 - 2) = 2.

What is the equation of the line passing through the point (3, 4) and having a slope of -2?

  1. y = -2x + 10

  2. y = -2x + 2

  3. y = -2x + 6

  4. y = -2x + 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The equation of a line passing through a point (x1, y1) and having a slope of m is given by the formula y - y1 = m(x - x1). Therefore, the equation of the line passing through the point (3, 4) and having a slope of -2 is y - 4 = -2(x - 3), which simplifies to y = -2x + 10.

What is the solution to the equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0?

  1. x = 2, x = 3

  2. x = -2, x = 3

  3. x = 2, x = -3

  4. x = -2, x = -3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0, we can use the quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac))/2a. In this case, a = 1, b = -5, and c = 6. Plugging these values into the formula, we get x = (-(-5) ± √((-5)^2 - 4(1)(6)))/2(1) = (5 ± √(25 - 24))/2 = (5 ± 1)/2. Therefore, the solutions to the equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 are x = 2 and x = 3.

What is the value of the expression 2^3 + 3^3 + 4^3 - 3^2 - 4^2?

  1. 100

  2. 110

  3. 120

  4. 130


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We can simplify the expression as follows: 2^3 + 3^3 + 4^3 - 3^2 - 4^2 = (2^3 + 3^3 + 4^3) - (3^2 + 4^2) = (8 + 27 + 64) - (9 + 16) = 99 - 25 = 110.

What is the remainder when 123456789 is divided by 11?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We can use the divisibility rule for 11 to find the remainder. The rule states that a number is divisible by 11 if the alternating sum of its digits is divisible by 11. In this case, the alternating sum of the digits of 123456789 is (1 - 2 + 3 - 4 + 5 - 6 + 7 - 8 + 9) = 3. Therefore, the remainder when 123456789 is divided by 11 is 3.

What is the smallest positive integer n such that n^2 + n + 1 is a prime number?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We can check each of the options to see if it satisfies the condition. For n = 2, we have n^2 + n + 1 = 2^2 + 2 + 1 = 7, which is a prime number. For n = 3, we have n^2 + n + 1 = 3^2 + 3 + 1 = 13, which is also a prime number. For n = 4, we have n^2 + n + 1 = 4^2 + 4 + 1 = 21, which is not a prime number. For n = 5, we have n^2 + n + 1 = 5^2 + 5 + 1 = 31, which is a prime number. Therefore, the smallest positive integer n such that n^2 + n + 1 is a prime number is 2.

What is the sum of the first 100 prime numbers?

  1. 22995

  2. 24133

  3. 25301

  4. 26497


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first 100 prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, ..., 541. We can use a calculator to find the sum of these numbers, which is 22995.

What is the largest prime factor of the number 1001?

  1. 11

  2. 13

  3. 17

  4. 19


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We can factor 1001 as follows: 1001 = 7 × 11 × 13. Therefore, the largest prime factor of 1001 is 19.

What is the solution to the equation sin(x) = 1/2?

  1. x = π/6

  2. x = π/3

  3. x = π/4

  4. x = π/2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation sin(x) = 1/2, we can use the inverse sine function (also known as arcsin). The inverse sine of 1/2 is π/6. Therefore, the solution to the equation sin(x) = 1/2 is x = π/6.

What is the area of the triangle formed by the points (1, 2), (3, 4), and (5, 2)?

  1. 6 square units

  2. 8 square units

  3. 10 square units

  4. 12 square units


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We can use Heron's formula to find the area of the triangle. Heron's formula states that the area of a triangle with sides a, b, and c is given by the formula √(s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)), where s is the semiperimeter of the triangle. In this case, the semiperimeter of the triangle is (1 + 3 + 5)/2 = 4.5. Plugging this value into Heron's formula, we get the area of the triangle as √(4.5(4.5-1)(4.5-3)(4.5-5)) = √(4.5(3.5)(1.5)(-0.5)) = √(10.125) = 10 square units.

What is the volume of the solid generated by revolving the region bounded by the curves y = x^2 and y = 4 - x^2 about the x-axis?

  1. 32π cubic units

  2. 48π cubic units

  3. 64π cubic units

  4. 80π cubic units


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We can use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume of the solid. The volume of a cylindrical shell is given by the formula 2πrhΔx, where r is the radius of the shell, h is the height of the shell, and Δx is the thickness of the shell. In this case, the radius of the shell is x, the height of the shell is 4 - x^2 - x^2 = 4 - 2x^2, and the thickness of the shell is Δx. Therefore, the volume of the solid is given by the integral ∫2πx(4 - 2x^2)dx from x = 0 to x = 2. Evaluating this integral, we get the volume of the solid as 64π cubic units.

What is the general solution to the differential equation dy/dx = x^2 + 1?

  1. y = x^3/3 + x + C

  2. y = x^3/3 - x + C

  3. y = x^3/3 + C

  4. y = x^3/3 - C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the differential equation dy/dx = x^2 + 1, we can use the method of separation of variables. We can rewrite the equation as dy = (x^2 + 1)dx and then integrate both sides. Integrating the left side gives y = ∫dy = y + C1, where C1 is a constant of integration. Integrating the right side gives x^3/3 + x + C2, where C2 is a constant of integration. Combining these two results, we get the general solution to the differential equation as y = x^3/3 + x + C, where C = C1 + C2 is a constant.

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