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November 9, 2017
Combinatorial Argument 2 - I.S.I. & C.M.I. Entrance Problem

You may want to look into the first part

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November 8, 2017
Combinatorial Argument - ISI BStat - BMath Entrance Problem
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October 22, 2017
Power Consumption of Electric Heater (KVPY '10)

Let's discuss a problem and know how to find the power consumption of electric heater. Try the problem and read the solution here. The Problem: An electric heater coonsists of a nichrome coil and under (220V) consuming (1KW) power. Part of its coil burned out and it was reconnected after cutting off the burnt portion. […]

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August 20, 2017
TIFR 2013 problem 23 | Complete-Not Compact

Try this problem 23 from TIFR 2013 named - Complete not compact. Question: TIFR 2013 problem 23 True/False? Let \(X\) be complete metric space such that distance between any two points is less than 1. Then \(X\) is compact. Hint: What happens if you take discrete space? Discussion: Discrete metric space as we know it […]

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August 12, 2017
Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor using Paper Sheets

Try this problem, useful for Physics Olympiad based on Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor. The Problem: Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor Suppose you are to construct a parallel plate capacitor of (1\mu F) by using paper sheets of thickness (0.05mm) as dielectric and a number of circular parallel metal foils connected alternately. If the dielectric constant of […]

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May 18, 2017
Understanding the Infinitesimal

Understanding the Infinitesimal  Cheenta Notes in Mathematics   Let's discuss a beautiful idea related to progress in mathematics and understanding the infinitesimal. Adding infinitely many positive quantities, you may end up having something finite. Greeks did not understand this very well. Archimedes had some ideas. Kerala school of mathematics under the leadership of Madhavacharya made […]

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May 15, 2017
Differentiability at origin | I.S.I. B.Stat, B.Math Subjective 2017

Try this problem from ISI B.Stat, B.Math Subjective Entrance Exam, 2017 Problem no. 3 based on Differentiability at origin. Problem: Differentiability at origin Suppose \( f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} \) is a function given by $$f(x) = \left\{\def\arraystretch{1.2}%\begin{array}{@{}c@{\quad}l@{}}1 & \text{if x=1}\\ e^{(x^{10} -1)} + (x-1)^2 \sin \left (\frac {1}{x-1} \right ) & \text{if} x […]

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May 15, 2017
Region close to center | I.S.I. B.Stat, B.Math Subjective 2017

Try this problem from ISI B.Stat, B.Math Subjective Entrance Exam, Problem 4 based on Region close to the center. Problem: Let S be the square formed by the four vertices (1, 1), (1, -1), (-1, 1), and (-1, -1). Let the region R be the set of points inside S which are closer to the […]

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May 15, 2017
ISI BStat 2017 Subjective 2 | Right angled triangle in a circle

Try this beautiful problem from ISI BStat 2017 Subjective 2 based on right-angled triangle in a circle. Understand, solve, and learn.

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May 14, 2017
Sequence of tangents (I.S.I. B.Stat and B.Math 2017, subjective problem 1)

Problem: Let the sequence \( { a_n} _{n \ge 1 } \) be defined by \(a_n = \tan n \theta \) where \( \tan \theta = 2 \). Show that for all n \( a_n \) is a rational number which can be written with an odd denominator. Discussion: This is simple induction. The claim […]

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May 21, 2020
Probability in Game | AMC-10A, 2005 | Problem 18

Try this beautiful problem based on Probability in game from AMC-10A, 2005. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 21, 2020
Covex Cyclic Quadrilateral | PRMO 2019 | Question 23

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2019 based on Covex Cyclic Quadrilateral. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 20, 2020
Ordered triples | PRMO 2017 | Question 21

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Sides of Quadrilateral. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 20, 2020
Area of the Inner Square | AMC-10A, 2005 | Problem 8

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Area of the inner square AMC-10A, 2005, Problem-8. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 20, 2020
Triangle and Quadrilateral | AMC-10A, 2005 | Problem 25

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Ratios of the areas of Triangle and Quadrilateral from AMC-10A. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 20, 2020
Ratio of the areas | PRMO-2019 | Problem 19

Try this beautiful problem from PRMO, 2019, problem-19, based on the Ratio of the areas. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 20, 2020
Problem on Real Numbers | AIME I, 1990| Question 15

Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1990 based on real numbers. Use sequential hints if required.

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May 20, 2020
Digits and Integers | AIME I, 1990 | Question 13

Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1990 based on Digits and Integers.

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May 19, 2020
Logarithm Problem From SMO, 2011 | Problem 7

Try this beautiful Logarithm Problem From Singapore Mathematics Olympiad, SMO, 2011 (Problem 7). You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 19, 2020
Sides of Quadrilateral | PRMO 2017 | Question 20

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Sides of Quadrilateral. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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