Problem 10:
$a_1, a_2,\cdots , a_k, \cdots , a_n$ is a sequence of distinct positive real numbers such that $a_1 < a_2 < \cdots <a_k$ and $a_k > a_{k+1} > \cdots > a_n$. A Grasshopper is to jump along the real axis, starting at the point $O$ and making $n$ jumps to the right of lengths $a_1, a_2, \cdots , a_n$ respectively. Prove that, once he reaches the rightmost point, he can come back to point $O$ by making $n$ jumps to the left of lengths $a_1, a_2, \cdots , a_n$ in some order such that he never lands on a point which he already visited while jumping to the right. (The only exceptions are point $O$ and the rightmost point)
BdMO National Higher Secondary 2010/10
Re: BdMO National Higher Secondary 2010/10
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Re: BdMO National Higher Secondary 2010/10
Please check the link for solution: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33&p=13138#p13138
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