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A finite set of points - ISL 1977

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September 20, 2010
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Problem Statement

Let EE be a finite set of points such that EE is not contained in a plane and no three points of EE are collinear. Show that at least one of the following alternatives holds:
(i) EE contains five points that are vertices of a convex pyramid having no other points in common with E;E;
(ii) some plane contains exactly three points from E.E.