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Francis Hung

Individual Events
I1 a 0 I2 a 8 I3 a 8 I4 a 2
b –1 b 64 b 2 b 1
3
c 7 c 15936 c 10 c
44
*5312 1945
d 18 d see the remark
d 1023 d
3872
Group Events
G1 a –1 G2 A 2 G3 R 0 G4 P *18
see the remark

63
b 3 B 28 S –1 Q
512
1
c C 300 T 4 R 377
9
d 393 D 11 U −2 3 S 5
Individual Event 1
1 1
I1.1 若 a 為 = 的實數解的數量，求 a 的值。
( x + 2)( x + 3) ( x + 1)( x + 4 )
1 1
If a is the number of real roots of = , determine the value of a.
( x + 2)( x + 3) ( x + 1)( x + 4 )
(x + 1)(x + 4) = (x + 2)(x + 3) (x + 1)(x + 4) = (x + 2)(x + 3)
2 2
x + 5x + 4 = x + 5x + 6 x2 + 5x + 4 = x2 + 5x + 6
0=2 0=2
無解，a = 0 No solution, a = 0
I1.2 若 x 為實數及 b 為 –|x – a – 9| – |10 – x| 的最大值，求 b 的值。
If x is a real number and b is the maximum value of –|x – a – 9| – |10 – x|, determine the
value of b. (Reference: 2008, HI8, 2010 HG6, 2011 FGS.1, 2012 FG2.3, 2016 FI4.3)
我們利用三角不等式 |p| + |q|  |p + q| We use the triangle inequality |p| + |q|  |p + q|
–|x – 9| – |10 – x| = –(|x – 9| + |10 – x|) –|x – 9| – |10 – x| = –(|x – 9| + |10 – x|)
 –|x – 9 + 10 – x| = –1  –|x – 9 + 10 – x| = –1
 b = –1  b = –1
2 2
I1.3 若實數 x 及 y 滿足 4x + 4y + 9xy = –119b，求 xy 的最大值 c。
If real numbers x and y satisfy 4x2 + 4y2 + 9xy = –119b, determine c, the maximum value of xy.
4x + 4y2 + 9xy = 119
2

119  2 ( 2x)  ( 2 y ) + 9 xy (A.M.  G.M.)

2 2

119  17xy
7  xy
c=7

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1 1
I1.4 若正實數 x 滿足方程 x 2 + 2
= c，求 d = x 3 + 3 。
x x
1 1
If a positive real number x satisfies x 2 + 2 = c, determine the value of d = x 3 + 3 .
x x
Reference: 1985 FI1.2, 1990 HI12
1 1
x2 + 2 = 7 x2 + 2 = 7
x x
2 2
 1  1
x+  =9 x+  = 9
 x  x
1 1
 x + = 3 or –3 (捨去， x > 0)  x + = 3 or –3 (rejected, x > 0)
x x
1  1  1  1  1  1 
d = x 3 + 3 =  x +  x 2 − 1 + 2  d = x 3 + 3 =  x +  x 2 − 1 + 2 
x  x  x  x  x  x 
= 3(7 – 1) = 18 = 3(7 – 1) = 18

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Individual Event 2
I2.1 兩個學生於長 1-km 的圓形跑道的起點 開始分別以 10 km/h 及 6 10 km/h 6 km/h
km/h 的速率跑沿相反方向跑步。當他們於起點再相遇時便停止跑步。
若 a 為他們開始及停止前相互經過的次數，求 a 的值。
Two students run in opposite directions from a starting point of a 1-km
circular track at speeds of 10 km/h and 6 km/h, respectively. They stop
running when they meet each other at the starting point again. If a is number
of times they cross each other after they start and before they stop, determine
the value of a.
在半小時內，他們分別經過起點 5 次和 3 次。 In half an hour, they will pass the starting point 5
總跑步距離= (5 + 3)km = 8 km times and 3 times respectively.
總相遇次數= a = 8 Total distance travelled = (5 + 3)km = 8 km
Number of times they meet = a = 8
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
他們相遇在 , , , , , , , 。 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 They meet at , , , , , , , .
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
I2.2 袋中有若干粒紅色及藍色的彈珠，紅色彈珠與藍色彈珠的比例為 3：1。若加入 a 粒藍色
彈珠，紅色彈珠與藍色彈珠的比例則為 2：1。求彈珠的總數 b。
There is a set of red marbles and blue marbles. When a red marbles are added to the set, the
ratio of red marbles to the blue marbles is 3 : 1. When a blue marbles are added, the ratio of red
marbles to blue marbles becomes 2 : 1. Determine the total number of marbles, b.
假設原本有 3k 粒紅色彈珠及 k 粒藍色彈珠。 Let the original number of red marbles and blue
3k : (k + 8) = 2 : 1 marbles be 3k and k respectively.
3k = 2k + 16 3k : (k + 8) = 2 : 1
k = 16 3k = 2k + 16
彈珠的總數= b = 4k = 64 k = 16
The total number of marbles = b = 4k = 64
I2.3 若 c 為 1 000 000 與一個平方數之最小的相差，其中此平方數為 b 的倍數，求 c 的值。
If c is the smallest difference between 1 000 000 and a square, where the square is a multiple
of b, determine the value of c.
假設該平方數為 64n2。 Let the square be 64n2.
1000 = 8125 1000 = 8125
1 000 000 = 64125 2
1 000 000 = 641252
1 000 000 – 64n2 = 64(1252 – n2) 1 000 000 – 64n2 = 64(1252 – n2)
2 2 2 2
64(125 – 124 ) 或 64(126 – 125 ) 64(1252 – 1242) or 64(1262 – 1252)
64(125 + 124) 或 64(126 + 125) 64(125 + 124) or 64(126 + 125)
最小值= c = 64249 = 15936 Minimum value = c = 64249 = 15936

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I2.4 於一個月的時間完成建築一個水庫需要 d 個技工或 y 個勞工，當中 d + y = c。

若挑選 d 個勞工去建築一個同樣的水庫，所需要的時間是挑選 y 個技工的 4 倍，求 d 的值。
The building of a reservoir takes d technicians, or alternatively y labours to complete in a month,
where d + y = c. If d labours are employed to build the same reservoir, the time taken is 4 times
as much as the time taken when y technicians are employed. Determine the value of d.
d + y = 15936 d + y = 15936
1 1
每名技工每天工作量= . Amount of work for one technician per day = .
30d 30d
1 1
每名勞工每天工作量= . Amount of work for one labour per day = .
30 y 30 y
d 30 y d 30 y
d 名勞工完成工程所需日數=1  = Days for d labours to finish the job =1  =
30 y d 30 y d
y 30d Days for y technicians to finish the job
y 名技工完成工程所需日數= 1  =
30d 15936 − d = 1  y = 30d
30 (15936 − d ) 4  30d 30d 15936 − d
d
=
15936 − d 30 (15936 − d ) 4  30d
=
2
(15936 – d) = 4d 2
d 15936 − d
2 2
15936 – d = 2d (15936 – d) = 4d
d = 5312 15936 – d = 2d
d = 5312
Remark: The Chinese version and the English version have different meaning.
Original version: 所需要的時間較挑選 y 個技工的多4倍 the time taken is 4 times as
much as 
New version: 所需要的時間是挑選 y 個技工的4倍 the time taken is 4 times as much
as 

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Individual Event 3
I3.1 若 {x0, y0, z0} 為以下方程組的解，求 a = x0 + y0 + z0 的值。
If {x0, y0, z0} is a solution to the set of simultaneous equations below,
determine the value of a = x0 + y0 + z0.
2 x − 2 y + z = −15

 x + 2 y + 2 z = 18
2 x − y + 2 z = −5

 2 −2 1 −15 R2 → R1 1 2 2 18  R1 − 2 R2 1 0 0 −2  1 0 0 −2 
     
1 2 2 18  R3 − R1 ~ 0 1 1 10  ~ 0 1 1 10  R2 − 13 R3 ~ 0 1 0 7 
 2 −1 2 −5  2 R2 − R3 0 5 2 41 5 R2 − R3 0 0 3 9  13 R3 0 0 1 3 
x0 = –2, y0 = 7, z0 = 3
a = –2 + 7 + 3 = 8
6+2 a + 6−2 a
I3.2 求 b = 的值。
2
6+2 a + 6−2 a
Determine the value of b = .
2
Reference: 2011 HI7, 2013 HI1, 2013 FI3.1, 2015 FG3.1, 2016 FG4.3
6+2 8 + 6−2 8
b=
2

( 4) ( 2) ( 4) ( 2)
2 2 2 2
+2 4 2 + + −2 4 2 +
=
2

( ) ( )
2 2
4+ 2 + 4− 2
=
2
4+ 2+ 4− 2
= =2
2
I3.3 若 x 是正整數且 log10 bx > 3，求 x 的最小值 c。
If x is a positive integer and log 10 bx > 3, determine c, the minimum value of x.
log10 2x > 3 = log10 1000
29 = 512 < 1000 < 1024 = 2 10
c = 10
I3.4 若 f(x) = 20 + 21 + 22 +  + 2x–2 + 2x–1，求 d = f(c) 的值。
If f(x) = 20 + 21 + 22 +  + 2x–2 + 2x–1, determine the value of d = f(c).
Reference: 2009 FI1.3, 2015 FI1.4
d = f(10) = 20 + 21 + 22 +  + 28 + 29
= 210 – 1
= 1023

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Individual Event 4
I4.1 若 a 為正整數，求 a 的最大值使得 ax2 – (a – 3)x + (a – 2) = 0 有實根。
If a is a positive integer, determine the greatest value of a such that ax2 – (a – 3)x + (a – 2) = 0
has real root(s).
 = (a – 3)2 – 4a(a – 2)  0  = (a – 3)2 – 4a(a – 2)  0
a2 – 6a + 9 – 4a2 + 8a  0 a2 – 6a + 9 – 4a2 + 8a  0
3a – 2a – 9  0
2 3a2 – 2a – 9  0
Let 3a2 – 2a – 9 = 0 Let 3a2 – 2a – 9 = 0
2  22 + 4 ( 3)( 9 ) 2  22 + 4 ( 3)( 9 )
a= a=
23 23
1  28 1  28
a= a=
3 3
1  5.3 1  5.3
a = 2.1 or –1.4 a = 2.1 或 –1.4
3 3
–1.4  a  2.1 –1.4  a  2.1
a 的最大整數值= 2。 The largest integral value of a = 2.

13 x + y4
I4.2 若 x 及 y 為實數且 1 < y < x 及 logx y + 3 logy x = ，求 b = 2 的值。
a x + y2
13
If x and y are real numbers with 1 < y < x and logx y + 3 logy x = ,
a
x+ y 4
determine the value of b = 2 .
x + y2
1 1
設 t = logx y, 則 logy x = Let t = logx y, then logy x =
t t
3 13 3 13
原式變成： t + = The equation becomes: t + =
t 2 t 2
2t2 – 13t + 6 = 0 2t2 – 13t + 6 = 0
(2t – 1)(t – 6) = 0 (2t – 1)(t – 6) = 0
1 1
t= 或 t=6 t = or t = 6
2 2
 1 < y < x  logx y < 1  1 < y < x  logx y < 1
1 1
logx y = logx y =
2 2
y= x y= x
x + y 4 x + x2 x + y 4 x + x2
b= 2 = =1 b= 2 = =1
x + y 2 x2 + x x + y 2 x2 + x

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I4.3 一個袋中有紅球 b + 2 個，白球 b + 3 個及藍球 b + 4 個，從袋中隨機抽出 3 個並不重新

放進袋中。求三個抽出的球都是相同顏色的概率 c 的值。
A bag contains b + 2 red balls, b + 3 white balls and b + 4 blue balls. Three balls are randomly
drawn from the bag without replacement. Determine the value of the probability, c, that the 3
balls are of the same colours.
紅球 = 3、白球 = 4、藍球 = 5 Red balls = 3, White balls = 4, Blue balls = 5
3  2 1 + 4  3  2 + 5  4  3 3  2 1 + 4  3  2 + 5  4  3
P(同色) = P(same colour) =
12 1110 12 1110
3 3
= =
44 44

I4.4 若 cos 2 = c，求 d = sin4  + cos4  的值。

If cos 2 = c, determine the value of d = sin4  + cos4 .
d = (cos2  + sin2 )2 – 2 sin2  cos2 
d = 1 – 0.5 sin2 2
d =1−
1
2
(1 − cos2 2)
1 32 
d = 1 + 2 
2  44 
1936 + 9
d=
2 1936
1945
d=
3872

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Group Event 1
1 1
G1.1 若實數 x、y 及 z 滿足 x + = –1，y + 1 = –2 及 z + 1 = –5。求 a = 的值。
y z x xyz
1
If real numbers x, y and z satisfy x + = –1, y + 1 = –2 and z + 1 = –5. Determine the value of a
y z x
1
= . (Reference: 2008 FG2.4, 2010 FG2.2)
xyz
(1)(2)(3) – (1) – (2) – (3):
1 1 1 1  1 1 1 1
xyz + x + y + z + + + + −  x + y + z + + +  = −10 + 8  xyz + = −2
x y z xyz  x y z xyz
(xyz + 1)2 = 0
1
a= = –1
xyz
1
G1.2 若 x − 2 x − 1 = 為實數方程，求實根數量 b 的值。
2
1
If x − 2 x − 1 = is a real equation, determine the value of b, the number of real solutions of
2
the equation.
Reference: 2012 FG4.3, 2005 FG4.2, 2009 HG9, 2012 FG4.2
1 1 1 1
x − 2x −1 = 或 x − 2x −1 = − x − 2x −1 = or x − 2 x − 1 = −
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
x − = 2x −1 或 x + = 2x −1 x − = 2 x − 1 or x + = 2 x − 1
2 2 2 2
 1  1  1  1
2x −1 =   x −  或 2x −1 =   x +  2 x − 1 =   x −  or 2 x − 1 =   x + 
 2  2  2  2
1 3 1 1 3 1
x= 或x= , x= or x = ,
2 2 6 2 2 6
b =實根數量= 3 b = number of real solution = 3

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 1  1 
G1.3 若實數 x 及 y 滿足 xy > 0 及 x + y = 3，求 1 −  1 −  的最大值 c。
 x  y
If real numbers x and y satisfy xy > 0 and x + y = 3,
 1  1 
find c, the maximum value of 1 −  1 −  .
 x  y
 xy > 0, x + y = 3  xy > 0, x + y = 3
 x > 0, y > 0  x > 0, y > 0
 x+ y 9  x+ y 9
2 2

0 < xy    = 4 (A.M.  G.M.) 0 < xy    = (A.M.  G.M.)

 2   2  4
9 9
0 < xy  1 或 1  xy  0 < xy  1 or 1  xy 
4 4
1 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 4 1
1 或  1    1 or  1  
xy 9 xy 9 xy xy 9 xy 9 xy
4 1 4 1
− − − −
9 xy 9 xy
 1   1  xy − ( x + y ) + 1 2 1  1   1  xy − ( x + y ) + 1 2 1
1 −  1 −  = = 1 −  = c 1 −  1 −  = =1 −  = c
 x  y xy xy 9  x  y xy xy 9
1 1
G1.4 若實數 x 滿足 x − = 3 ，求 d = x 5 − 5 的值。
x x
1 1
If a real number x satisfies x − = 3 , determine the value of d = x 5 − 5 .
x x
2
 1
x−  =3 =9
2

 x
1
x 2 + 2 = 11
x
2
 2 1
 x + 2  = 11 = 121
2

 x 
1
x 4 + 4 = 119
x
1  1  1 1 
d = x 5 − 5 =  x −  x 4 + x 2 + 1 + 2 + 4 
x  x  x x 
d = 3(119 + 11 + 1)
d = 393

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Group Event 2
G2.1 在六進制中，若 A 為 123456  136 的餘數，求 A 的值。
In base-6 system, if 12345 6  136 has remainder A, determine the value of A.
123456 = 64 + 263 + 362 + 46 + 5 = 1296 + 2216 + 108 + 24 + 5 = 1865 10
136 = 910
1865  9, A = 2
G2.2 立方體的任意兩個頂點可相連成一線段。若 B 為最多所能夠相連成的直線的數量，求 B
的值。
Any two vertices in a cube can form a line segment. If B is the greatest number of line
segments thus formed, determine the value of B.
立方體有 8 個頂點。 There are 8 vertices in a cube.
從中選取兩點形成一線段。 Select any two vertices to form a line segment.
B = C = 28
8 B = C28 = 28
2

G2.3 若實數 x、y 及 z 滿足 (x + y + z) = 30 及 C = x2 + y2 + z2 ，求 C 的最小值。

If real numbers x, y and z satisfy (x + y + z) = 30 and C = x2 + y2 + z2, determine the least value
of C.
考慮 t2 – 2xt + x2 = (t – x)2  (1) Consider t2 – 2xt + x2 = (t – x)2  (1)
t2 – 2yt + y2 = (t – y)2  (2) t2 – 2yt + y2 = (t – y)2  (2)
t2 – 2zt + z2 = (t – z)2  (3) t2 – 2zt + z2 = (t – z)2  (3)
(1) + (2) + (3): (1) + (2) + (3):
2 2 2
L.H.S. = 3t – 2(x + y + z)t + (x + y + z ) 2 L.H.S. = 3t2 – 2(x + y + z)t + (x2 + y2 + z2)
此函數必為非負 The function is always non-negative
 = 4(x + y + z) – 4(3)(x + y + z )  0
2 2 2 2  = 4(x + y + z)2 – 4(3)(x2 + y2 + z2)  0
(12 + 12 + 12)(x2 + y2 + z2)  (x + y + z)2 (12 + 12 + 12)(x2 + y2 + z2)  (x + y + z)2
3C  302 3C  302
C  300 C  300
C 的最小值= 300 The minimum value of C = 300
G2.4 已知 D = (x – 1)3 + 3。當 –3  x  3，求 D 的最大值。
Given that D = (x – 1)3 + 3. Determine the greatest value of D for –3  x  3.
–4  x – 1  2 –4  x – 1  2
–64  (x – 1)  8
3
–64  (x – 1)3  8
–61  (x – 1) + 3  11
3
–61  (x – 1)3 + 3  11
D 的最大值= 11 The greatest value of D = 11

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Group Event 3
G3.1 設 a、b 及 c 為整數且 1 < a < b < c。若 (ab – 1)(bc – 1)(ac – 1)可被 abc 整除，
求 ab + bc + ac – 1 除以 abc 所得之餘數 R 的值。
Let a, b and c be integers with 1 < a < b < c. If (ab – 1)(bc – 1)(ac – 1) is divisible by abc,
determine the value of the remainder R when ab + bc + ac – 1 is divided by abc.
(ab – 1)(bc – 1)(ac – 1) (ab – 1)(bc – 1)(ac – 1)
= (abc)2 – abc(a + b + c) + (ab + bc + ca) – 1 = (abc)2 – abc(a + b + c) + (ab + bc + ca) – 1
它可被abc 整除。 It is divisible by abc.
 ab + bc + ca – 1 = mabc，m為整數。  ab + bc + ca – 1 = mabc, m is an integer
餘數R = 0 The remainder R = 0
 1+ x 1− x   1 1
G3.2 若 0 < x < 1，求 S = 
 1+ x − 1− x +    − 1 −  的值。
1 − x 2 + x − 1   x x 
2

 1+ x 1− x   1 1
If 0 < x < 1, determine the value of S = 
 1+ x − 1− x +   
  x2 − 1 −  .
 1 − x 2
+ x − 1   x 
Reference: 2016 FI3.3
 1+ x 1− x   1 1
S =  +    2 −1 − 
 
 1+ x − 1− x 1 − x2 + x − 1  x x 

=
 ( ) +

 1 + x  1 + x + 1 − x (1 − x )  1 − x 2 − (x − 1)     1 − x 2 1 
 −

 (1 + x ) − ( 1 − x ) ( 1 − x )
2
− ( x − 1 )2

  x 2
x 

= +

1 + x + 1 − x 2 (1 − x )  1 − x 2 + (1 − x ) 
 
  1 − x 2 1 
 −

 2x ( ) (
1 − x2 − 1 − 2x + x2  )   x x 

= +

1 + x + 1 − x 2 (1 − x )  1 − x 2 + (1 − x ) 
 
  1 − x 2 − 1 


 2 x 2 x (1 − x ) 
  x 

1 + x + 1 − x 2
1 − x + (1 − x )  1 − x − 1 
2 2
= + 
 2x 2x   x 

 2 + 2 1 − x2   1 − x2 − 1   1 + 1 − x2   1 − x2 − 1
=  =  
 2x   x   x   x 
       
=
(
1− x −1
2
) = –1
x2
Remark: You may substitute x = 0.5 directly to find the value of c.

G3.3 求方程 x4 + (x – 4)4 = 544 的實根之和 T 的值。

Determine the value of T, the sum of real roots of x4 + (x – 4)4 = 544.
Reference: 2014 FG4.4
設 t = 2 – x，則 x = t + 2，x – 4 = t – 2 Let t = 2 – x, then x = t + 2, x – 4 = t – 2
4
方程變成：(t + 2) + (t – 2) = 5444 The equation becomes: (t + 2)4 + (t – 2)4 = 544
2[t4 + 6(2)2t2 + 24] = 544 2[t4 + 6(2)2t2 + 24] = 544
t4 + 24t2 – 256 = 0 t4 + 24t2 – 256 = 0
(t2 + 32)(t2 – 8) = 0 (t2 + 32)(t2 – 8) = 0
t2 = –32 (捨去) or t2 = 8 t2 = –32 (rejected) or t2 = 8
x =22 2 x =22 2
T =實根之和 = 4 T = Sum of real roots = 4

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G3.4 在三角形 ABC 中，BC = a，ABC = 及面積為 3a 2 。求 U = tan(ACB)的值。
3

In triangle ABC, BC = a, ABC = and its area is 3a 2 .
3
Determine the value of U = tan(ACB).
設 AB = c Let AB = c
1  1 
ac sin = 3a 2 ac sin = 3a 2
2 3 2 3
c = 4a c = 4a
 
BC2 = a2 + (4a)2 – 2a4a cos BC2 = a2 + (4a)2 – 2a4a cos
3 3
BC = 13a BC = 13a

( ) ( )
13a − ( 4a )
2
13a − ( 4a )
2
a2 +
2
a2 +
2
1 1
cosACB = =− cosACB = =−
2  a  13a 13 2  a  13a 13
13 − 1 13 − 1
U = tanACB = − = −2 3 U = tanACB = − = −2 3
1 1

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Group Event 4
G4.1 製作某玩具，需要先倒模，後上色。甲先生每日可以為 3 件玩具倒模，或為 15 件玩具
上色；乙先生每日則可以為 5 件玩具倒模，或為 15 件玩具上色。各人每日只能倒模或
上色，而不能同做兩事。若甲先生和乙先生合作，求最小多少日 P 才可以製作 120 件玩
具。
To make a specific toy, it must be first moulded and then painted. Mr. A can mould 3 pieces of
toys or paint 15 pieces of toys in one day, whereas Mr. B can mould 5 pieces or paint 15 pieces
of toys in one day. Each of them can either mould or paint toys in one day, but not both. If Mr.
A and Mr. B work together, determine the least number of days P to make 120 toys.
A倒模的速度比B慢，而A上色的速度和B一樣。The speed of making moulds for A is slower than
因此，為了要使得製作120件玩具的日數最短，B while the speed of painting for A is the same as
B所有時間皆被指派去倒模。假設A花了x日倒 B. So, in order to minimize the number of days to
模，y日上色。 make 120 toys, all time of B is allocated for
moulding. Let A uses x days for moulding and y
3x + 5(x + y) = 120  8x + 5y = 120  (1) days for painting.
15y = 120  y = 8  (2) 3x + 5(x + y) = 120  8x + 5y = 120  (1)
代 (2) 入 (1): 8x + 40 =120 15y = 120  y = 8  (2)
x = 10 Sub. (2) into (1): 8x + 40 =120
最小日數P = 18 x = 10
The least number of days P = 18
Remark: The following sentence is missing in the Chinese version:
各人每日只能倒模或上色，而不能同做兩事。
G4.2 在一個射鴨子遊戲中一男孩射了 10 發子彈，該男孩每發子彈射中鴨子的概率為 0.5。求
他於最後一發子彈射中第六隻鴨子的概率 Q。
In a duck shooting game, a boy fires 10 shots. The probability of him shooting down a duck
with a shot is 0.5. Determine the probability Q of him shooting down the 6th duck at the last
shot.
P(最後一發子彈射中第六隻鴨子) P(shoot down the 6th duck at the last shot)
= P(頭9發射中5隻，第10發射中1隻) = P(1-9 shots 5 ducks, last shot 6th duck)
C59 1 63 C59 1 63
= 9  = =  =
2 2 512 29 2 512
G4.3 如圖 1，求按箭咀方向由 A 往 B 的路線總數 R。
As shown in Figure 1 below, determine the number of ways R getting from point A to B with
the direction indicated by the arrows.
B

Figure 1/圖 1
1 3 8 21 55 144 377
B

A 2 5 13 34 89 233

R = 377

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G4.4 如果用 3 款顏料替下圖中所有區域著色，並且相鄰的區域不可用相同顏料。求同一款顏

料最多可用作上色的區域數目 S。
To shade all the regions inside the following circular map using 3 colours, for which adjacent
regions must not be in the same colour. Determine the maximum number S of regions being
shaded by the same colour.

S =5

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