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balanced polygon

Source: Moldova 2007 IMO-BMO TST I problem 4

March 5, 2007
geometryperimetergeometry proposed

Problem Statement

Consider a convex polygon A1A2AnA_{1}A_{2}\ldots A_{n} and a point MM inside it. The lines AiMA_{i}M intersect the perimeter of the polygon second time in the points BiB_{i}. The polygon is called balanced if all sides of the polygon contain exactly one of points BiB_{i} (strictly inside). Find all balanced polygons. [Note: The problem originally asked for which nn all convex polygons of nn sides are balanced. A misunderstanding made this version of the problem appear at the contest]