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2005 Canadian MO Problems/Problem 3

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Problem

Let be a set of points in the interior of a circle.

  • Show that there are three distinct points and three distinct points on the circle such that is (strictly) closer to than any other point in , is closer to than any other point in and is closer to than any other point in .
  • Show that for no value of can four such points in (and corresponding points on the circle) be guaranteed.

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See also

2005 Canadian MO (Problems)
Preceded by
Problem 2
1 2 3 4 5 Followed by
Problem 4
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