Let x1,…,x100 be nonnegative real numbers such that xi+xi+1+xi+2≤1 for all i=1,…,100 (we put x101=x1,x102=x2). Find the maximal possible value of the sum S=∑i=1100xixi+2.
Solution
3. See IMO-2010 Shortlist, Problem A3.
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