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==Problem==
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Let <math>a_1, a_2, \dots</math> be an infinite sequence of positive integers. Suppose that there is an integer<math> N > 1</math> such that, for each <math>n \geq N</math>, the number <math>\frac{a_1}{a_2}+\frac{a_2}{a_3}+\dots +\frac{a_{n-1}}{a_n}+\frac{a_n}{a_1}</math> is an integer. Prove that there is a positive integer <math>M</math> such that <math>a_m = a_{m+1}</math> for all <math>m \geq M.</math>
 
Let <math>a_1, a_2, \dots</math> be an infinite sequence of positive integers. Suppose that there is an integer<math> N > 1</math> such that, for each <math>n \geq N</math>, the number <math>\frac{a_1}{a_2}+\frac{a_2}{a_3}+\dots +\frac{a_{n-1}}{a_n}+\frac{a_n}{a_1}</math> is an integer. Prove that there is a positive integer <math>M</math> such that <math>a_m = a_{m+1}</math> for all <math>m \geq M.</math>
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==Solution==
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Latest revision as of 01:46, 19 November 2023

Problem

Let $a_1, a_2, \dots$ be an infinite sequence of positive integers. Suppose that there is an integer$N > 1$ such that, for each $n \geq N$, the number $\frac{a_1}{a_2}+\frac{a_2}{a_3}+\dots +\frac{a_{n-1}}{a_n}+\frac{a_n}{a_1}$ is an integer. Prove that there is a positive integer $M$ such that $a_m = a_{m+1}$ for all $m \geq M.$

Solution

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See Also

2018 IMO (Problems) • Resources
Preceded by
Problem 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 Followed by
Problem 6
All IMO Problems and Solutions