Let \( S \) be an \( (n+1) \times (n+1) \) matrix defined by
\[
S_{ij} = \begin{cases}
(n+1)-i & \text{ if } j=i+1, \\
i-1 & \text{ if } j=i-1, \\
0 & \text{ otherwise. }
\end{cases}
\]
Find all eigenvalues of \( S \).
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Let \( S \) be an \( (n+1) \times (n+1) \) matrix defined by
\[
S_{ij} = \begin{cases}
(n+1)-i & \text{ if } j=i+1, \\
i-1 & \text{ if } j=i-1, \\
0 & \text{ otherwise. }
\end{cases}
\]
Find all eigenvalues of \( S \).
Let \(A_1,A_2,A_3,\ldots,A_n\) be the vertices of a regular \(n\)-gon on the unit circle. Evaluate \(\prod_{i=2}^n A_1A_i\). (Here, \(A_1A_i\) denotes the length of the line segment.)
The best solution was submitted by Taegyun Kim (김태균, 수리과학과 2016학번). Congratulations!
Here is his solution of problem 2018-06.
Alternative solutions were submitted by 권홍 (중앙대 물리학과, +3), 고성훈 (2018학번, +3), 김건우 (수리과학과 2017학번, +3), 이본우 (수리과학과 2017학번, +3), 이종원 (수리과학과 2014학번, +3), 채지석 (수리과학과 2016학번, +3), 최백규 (생명과학과 2016학번, +3), 하석민 (수리과학과 2017학번, +3), 한준호 (수리과학과 2015학번, +3).
A gambler is playing roulette and betting $1 on black each time. The probability of winning $1 is 18/38, and the probability of losing $1 is 20/38. Find the probability that starting with $20 the player reaches $40 before losing the money.
The best solution was submitted by Jiseok Chae (채지석, 수리과학과 2016학번). Congratulations!
Here is his solution of problem 2018-05.
Alternative solutions were submitted by 고성훈 (2018학번, +3), 김건우 (수리과학과 2017학번, +3), 이종원 (수리과학과 2014학번, +3), 한준호 (수리과학과 2015학번, +3), 문정욱 (2018학번, +3), 이현우 (전산학부 대학원생, +3), 임동현 (전산학부 대학원생, +3), 이본우 (수리과학과 2017학번, +2).
Let \(A_1,A_2,A_3,\ldots,A_n\) be the vertices of a regular \(n\)-gon on the unit circle. Evaluate \(\prod_{i=2}^n A_1A_i\). (Here, \(A_1A_i\) denotes the length of the line segment.)
Let \(x_1,x_2,\ldots,x_n\) be reals such that \(x_1+x_2+\cdots+x_n=n\) and \(x_1^2+x_2^2+\cdots +x_n^2=n+1\). What is the maximum of \(x_1x_2+x_2x_3+x_3x_4+\cdots + x_{n-1}x_n+x_nx_1\)?
The best solution was submitted by Lee, Jongwon (이종원, 수리과학과 2014학번). Congratulations!
Here is his solution of problem 2018-04.
Alternative solutions were submitted by 이본우 (수리과학과 2017학번, +3), 채지석 (수리과학과 2016학번, +3), 고성훈 (2018학번, +2).