MEMO 2010, Problem T-4: Coloring vertices
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September 12, 2010
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Problem Statement
Let be a positive integer. A square is partitioned into unit squares. Each of them is divided into two triangles by the diagonal parallel to . Some of the vertices of the unit squares are colored red in such a way that each of these triangles contains at least one red vertex. Find the least number of red vertices.(4th Middle European Mathematical Olympiad, Team Competition, Problem 4)