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Selection and Training Session

Belarus algebra

Problem

Let be nonnegative real numbers such that for all (we put ). Find the maximal possible value of the sum .
Solution
3. See IMO-2010 Shortlist, Problem A3.
Final answer
25/2

Techniques

Combinatorial optimizationQM-AM-GM-HM / Power Mean