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2025
centrale-maths1__official 40 centrale-maths2__official 36 mines-ponts-maths1__mp 17 mines-ponts-maths1__pc 21 mines-ponts-maths1__psi 21 mines-ponts-maths2__mp 28 mines-ponts-maths2__pc 23 mines-ponts-maths2__psi 25 polytechnique-maths-a__mp 35 polytechnique-maths__fui 9 polytechnique-maths__pc 27 x-ens-maths-a__fui 10 x-ens-maths-a__mp 18 x-ens-maths-b__mp 6 x-ens-maths-c__mp 6 x-ens-maths-d__mp 31 x-ens-maths__pc 27 x-ens-maths__psi 30
2024
centrale-maths1__official 21 centrale-maths2__official 28 geipi-polytech__maths 9 mines-ponts-maths1__mp 23 mines-ponts-maths1__psi 9 mines-ponts-maths2__mp 14 mines-ponts-maths2__pc 19 mines-ponts-maths2__psi 20 polytechnique-maths-a__mp 42 polytechnique-maths-b__mp 27 x-ens-maths-a__mp 43 x-ens-maths-b__mp 29 x-ens-maths-c__mp 22 x-ens-maths-d__mp 41 x-ens-maths__pc 20 x-ens-maths__psi 23
2023
centrale-maths1__official 37 centrale-maths2__official 32 e3a-polytech-maths__mp 4 mines-ponts-maths1__mp 14 mines-ponts-maths1__pc 21 mines-ponts-maths1__psi 21 mines-ponts-maths2__mp 21 mines-ponts-maths2__pc 13 mines-ponts-maths2__psi 22 polytechnique-maths__fui 3 x-ens-maths-a__mp 24 x-ens-maths-b__mp 10 x-ens-maths-c__mp 10 x-ens-maths-d__mp 10 x-ens-maths__pc 22
2022
centrale-maths1__mp 22 centrale-maths1__pc 33 centrale-maths1__psi 42 centrale-maths2__mp 26 centrale-maths2__pc 37 centrale-maths2__psi 40 mines-ponts-maths1__mp 26 mines-ponts-maths1__pc 20 mines-ponts-maths1__psi 23 mines-ponts-maths2__mp 22 mines-ponts-maths2__pc 9 mines-ponts-maths2__psi 18 x-ens-maths-a__mp 8 x-ens-maths-b__mp 19 x-ens-maths-c__mp 17 x-ens-maths-d__mp 47 x-ens-maths1__mp 13 x-ens-maths2__mp 26 x-ens-maths__pc 7 x-ens-maths__pc_cpge 14 x-ens-maths__psi 22 x-ens-maths__psi_cpge 26
2021
centrale-maths1__mp 34 centrale-maths1__pc 36 centrale-maths1__psi 28 centrale-maths2__mp 21 centrale-maths2__pc 38 centrale-maths2__psi 28 x-ens-maths2__mp 35 x-ens-maths__pc 29
2020
centrale-maths1__mp 42 centrale-maths1__pc 36 centrale-maths1__psi 38 centrale-maths2__mp 2 centrale-maths2__pc 35 centrale-maths2__psi 39 mines-ponts-maths1__mp_cpge 22 mines-ponts-maths2__mp_cpge 19 x-ens-maths-a__mp_cpge 10 x-ens-maths-b__mp_cpge 19 x-ens-maths-c__mp 10 x-ens-maths-d__mp 13 x-ens-maths1__mp 13 x-ens-maths2__mp 20 x-ens-maths__pc 6
2019
centrale-maths1__mp 37 centrale-maths1__pc 40 centrale-maths1__psi 38 centrale-maths2__mp 37 centrale-maths2__pc 39 centrale-maths2__psi 46 x-ens-maths1__mp 24 x-ens-maths__pc 18 x-ens-maths__psi 9
2018
centrale-maths1__mp 21 centrale-maths1__pc 31 centrale-maths1__psi 39 centrale-maths2__mp 23 centrale-maths2__pc 35 centrale-maths2__psi 30 x-ens-maths1__mp 18 x-ens-maths2__mp 13 x-ens-maths__pc 17 x-ens-maths__psi 20
2017
centrale-maths1__mp 45 centrale-maths1__pc 22 centrale-maths1__psi 17 centrale-maths2__mp 30 centrale-maths2__pc 28 centrale-maths2__psi 44 x-ens-maths1__mp 24 x-ens-maths2__mp 7 x-ens-maths__pc 17 x-ens-maths__psi 19
2016
centrale-maths1__mp 41 centrale-maths1__pc 31 centrale-maths1__psi 33 centrale-maths2__mp 25 centrale-maths2__pc 42 centrale-maths2__psi 17 x-ens-maths1__mp 10 x-ens-maths2__mp 32 x-ens-maths__pc 1 x-ens-maths__psi 20
2015
centrale-maths1__mp 18 centrale-maths1__pc 11 centrale-maths1__psi 42 centrale-maths2__mp 44 centrale-maths2__pc 1 centrale-maths2__psi 14 x-ens-maths1__mp 16 x-ens-maths2__mp 19 x-ens-maths__pc 30 x-ens-maths__psi 20
2014
centrale-maths1__mp 28 centrale-maths1__pc 26 centrale-maths1__psi 36 centrale-maths2__mp 24 centrale-maths2__pc 23 centrale-maths2__psi 29 x-ens-maths2__mp 13
2013
centrale-maths1__mp 3 centrale-maths1__pc 45 centrale-maths1__psi 20 centrale-maths2__mp 32 centrale-maths2__pc 50 centrale-maths2__psi 32 x-ens-maths1__mp 14 x-ens-maths2__mp 10 x-ens-maths__pc 22 x-ens-maths__psi 9
2012
centrale-maths1__pc 23 centrale-maths1__psi 20 centrale-maths2__mp 27 centrale-maths2__psi 20
2011
centrale-maths1__mp 27 centrale-maths1__pc 15 centrale-maths1__psi 21 centrale-maths2__mp 29 centrale-maths2__pc 8 centrale-maths2__psi 28
2010
centrale-maths1__mp 7 centrale-maths1__pc 23 centrale-maths1__psi 9 centrale-maths2__mp 10 centrale-maths2__pc 36 centrale-maths2__psi 27
2022 centrale-maths2__mp

26 maths questions

Show that there exist $K$ polynomials $L_{1}, \ldots, L_{K}$ in $\mathbb{R}_{K-1}[X]$ such that, for any function $f \in \mathcal{C}^{K}([0,1])$, the polynomial $P = \sum_{j=1}^{K} f\left(x_{j}\right) L_{j}$ satisfies $$\forall \ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket, \quad P\left(x_{\ell}\right) = f\left(x_{\ell}\right).$$
Q8 Proof Existence Proof View
We fix $f \in \mathcal{C}^{K}([0,1])$ and denote by $P$ the polynomial determined in question Q7. For all $k \in \llbracket 0, K-1 \rrbracket$, show that there exist at least $K - k$ distinct real numbers in $[0,1]$ at which the function $f^{(k)} - P^{(k)}$ vanishes.
Show that there exists a constant $C > 0$ for which the interpolation inequality $$\forall f \in \mathcal{C}^{K}([0,1]), \quad \max_{0 \leqslant k \leqslant K-1} \left\|f^{(k)}\right\|_{\infty} \leqslant \left\|f^{(K)}\right\|_{\infty} + C \sum_{\ell=1}^{K} \left|f\left(x_{\ell}\right)\right|$$ is satisfied.
Let $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$, consider distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in an interval $[a,b]$ (with $a < b$), and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[a,b]$ with real values satisfying: (H1) the function series $\sum f_n^{(K)}$ converges normally on $[a,b]$; (H2) for all $\ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$ the numerical series $\sum f_n(x_\ell)$ is absolutely convergent.
In the special case $[a,b] = [0,1]$, justify that the series $\sum f_n^{(k)}$ converges normally on $[a,b]$ for all $k \in \llbracket 0, K-1 \rrbracket$.
Let $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$, consider distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in an interval $[a,b]$ (with $a < b$), and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[a,b]$ with real values satisfying: (H1) the function series $\sum f_n^{(K)}$ converges normally on $[a,b]$; (H2) for all $\ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$ the numerical series $\sum f_n(x_\ell)$ is absolutely convergent.
Treat the question of showing that $\sum f_n^{(k)}$ converges normally on $[a,b]$ for all $k \in \llbracket 0, K-1 \rrbracket$ in the general case of a segment $[a,b]$ with $a < b$. One may examine $f_n \circ \sigma$ where $\sigma : [0,1] \rightarrow [a,b]$ is defined by $\sigma(t) = (1-t)a + tb$ for all $t \in [0,1]$.
Let $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$, consider distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in an interval $[a,b]$ (with $a < b$), and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[a,b]$ satisfying hypotheses (H1) and (H2). According to the result of the previous question, we set $F_k(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} f_n^{(k)}(x)$ for all $x \in [a,b]$. Prove that $F_0$ is of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[a,b]$ and that $F_0^{(k)} = F_k$ for all $k \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$.
Q14 First order differential equations (integrating factor) Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
For all $n \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$, justify that there exists a unique function $f_n \in \mathcal{C}^{2}(]0, +\infty[)$ satisfying $f_n(1) = 0$, $f_n(2) = 0$ and $f_n^{\prime\prime}(x) = (-1)^n 2^{-nx^2}$ for all $x > 0$.
Q15 First order differential equations (integrating factor) Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Show that the function series $\sum f_n(x)$ converges normally on any segment contained in $]0, +\infty[$ and that the function $F : x \mapsto \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} f_n(x)$ is of class $\mathcal{C}^2$ on $]0, +\infty[$.
Q16 First order differential equations (integrating factor) Evaluation of a Finite or Infinite Sum View
Explicitly determine $F^{\prime\prime}(x)$, where $F(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} f_n(x)$ and $f_n^{\prime\prime}(x) = (-1)^n 2^{-nx^2}$.
Q17 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Proof of Inequalities Involving Series or Sequence Terms View
Show that $|F(x)| \leqslant \frac{1}{3}$ for all $x \in [1,2]$, where $F(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} f_n(x)$.
Q18 Discrete Probability Distributions Series convergence and power series analysis View
Let $(a_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a real sequence such that the series $\sum a_n^2$ converges. Justify the existence of a strictly increasing sequence of natural integers $(\phi(j))_{j \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $$\forall j \in \mathbb{N}, \quad \sum_{n > \phi(j)}^{+\infty} a_n^2 \leqslant \frac{1}{8^j}.$$
Q19 Discrete Probability Distributions Expectation and Variance of Sums of Independent Variables View
Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of mutually independent random variables satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, and let $(a_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a real sequence such that $\sum a_n^2$ converges. For all $N \in \mathbb{N}$, let $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$. Express the expectation and variance of $S_{\phi(j+1)} - S_{\phi(j)}$ in terms of the terms of the sequence $(a_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$.
Q20 Discrete Probability Distributions Probability Inequality and Tail Bound Proof View
Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of mutually independent random variables satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, and let $(a_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a real sequence such that $\sum a_n^2$ converges. Let $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$ and let $A_j = \{|S_{\phi(j+1)} - S_{\phi(j)}| > 2^{-j}\}$. Using the sequence $(\phi(j))_{j \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $\sum_{n > \phi(j)}^{+\infty} a_n^2 \leqslant \frac{1}{8^j}$, deduce the bound $\mathbb{P}(A_j) \leqslant 2^{-j}$.
Q21 Discrete Probability Distributions Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of mutually independent random variables satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$, and let $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$. With the events $$B_{j,m} = \left\{|S_m - S_{\phi(j)}| > 2^{-j} \text{ and } \forall n \in \llbracket \phi(j), m-1 \rrbracket, \; |S_n - S_{\phi(j)}| \leqslant 2^{-j}\right\},$$ $$B_j = \left\{\max_{\phi(j)+1 \leqslant n \leqslant \phi(j+1)} |S_n - S_{\phi(j)}| > 2^{-j}\right\},$$ for all $j \in \mathbb{N}$, prove that the events $B_{j,m}$, for $m$ ranging over $\llbracket \phi(j)+1, \phi(j+1) \rrbracket$, are pairwise disjoint and that we have the equality of events $$B_j = \bigcup_{\phi(j) < m \leqslant \phi(j+1)} B_{j,m}.$$
Q22 Discrete Probability Distributions Probability Bounds and Inequalities for Discrete Variables View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $A_j$, $B_j$, $B_{j,m}$), explain how to deduce the formula $$\mathbb{P}(A_j) = \sum_{m=\phi(j)+1}^{\phi(j+1)} \mathbb{P}(A_j \cap B_{j,m}).$$
Q23 Discrete Probability Distributions Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $A_j$, $B_j$, $B_{j,m}$), let $m \in \llbracket \phi(j)+1, \phi(j+1) \rrbracket$. Show that the function $$\left|\begin{array}{lll} \mathbb{R} & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ \alpha & \mapsto & 2^{\phi(j+1)-\phi(j)} \mathbb{P}\left(\left\{\left|\alpha S_{\phi(j+1)} - \alpha S_m + S_m - S_{\phi(j)}\right| > 2^{-j}\right\} \cap B_{j,m}\right) \end{array}\right.$$ takes values in $\mathbb{N}$ and is even.
Q24 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $A_j$, $B_j$, $B_{j,m}$), prove that if the event $B_j$ occurs, then there exist $m \in \llbracket \phi(j)+1, \phi(j+1) \rrbracket$ and $\alpha \in \{-1, +1\}$ such that the event $$\left\{\left|\alpha S_{\phi(j+1)} - \alpha S_m + S_m - S_{\phi(j)}\right| > 2^{-j}\right\} \cap B_{j,m}$$ also occurs. One may express $S_m - S_{\phi(j)}$ in terms of the two numbers $\alpha S_{\phi(j+1)} - \alpha S_m + S_m - S_{\phi(j)}$ with $\alpha = \pm 1$.
Q25 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $A_j$, $B_j$, $B_{j,m}$), deduce that $$\mathbb{P}(B_j) \leqslant 2\mathbb{P}(A_j).$$
Q26 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $B_j$), denote by $B$ the event $\bigcap_{J \in \mathbb{N}} \bigcup_{j \geqslant J} B_j$. Show the equality $\mathbb{P}(B) = 0$.
Q27 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$, events $B_j$, $B_{j,m}$), show that the event $$\left\{\exists J \in \mathbb{N}, \quad \forall j \geqslant J, \quad \forall n \in \llbracket \phi(j)+1, \phi(j+1) \rrbracket, \quad |S_n - S_{\phi(j)}| \leqslant 2^{-j}\right\}$$ occurs with probability 1.
Q28 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$), deduce that the event $$\left\{\text{the sequence } \left(S_{\phi(j)}\right)_{j \in \mathbb{N}} \text{ is convergent}\right\}$$ also has probability 1. One may examine the series $\sum |S_{\phi(j+1)} - S_{\phi(j)}|$.
Q29 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
With the notation and setup of the previous questions (mutually independent Rademacher variables, $S_N = \sum_{n=0}^N X_n a_n$), conclude that the event $$\left\{\text{the series } \sum X_n a_n \text{ is convergent}\right\}$$ has probability 1.
Q30 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
We fix $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$ and consider a sequence of random variables $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$, distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in $[0,1]$, and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[0,1]$ satisfying: (H1) the function series $\sum f_n^{(K)}$ converges normally on $[0,1]$; (H2') for all $\ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$, the numerical series $\sum f_n(x_\ell)^2$ is convergent.
Show that one of the two hypotheses (H2') or (H2) (where (H2) states that for all $\ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$ the numerical series $\sum f_n(x_\ell)$ is absolutely convergent) implies the other.
Q31 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
We fix $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$ and consider a sequence of random variables $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ (mutually independent), distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in $[0,1]$, and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[0,1]$ satisfying hypotheses (H1) and (H2'). Show that the event $$\left\{\text{for all } \ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket, \text{ the series } \sum X_n f_n(x_\ell) \text{ is convergent}\right\}$$ has probability 1.
Q32 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
We fix $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$ and consider a sequence of random variables $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ (mutually independent), distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in $[0,1]$, and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[0,1]$ satisfying hypotheses (H1) and (H2'). Let $P_n \in \mathbb{R}_{K-1}[X]$ be a polynomial satisfying $P_n(x_\ell) = f_n(x_\ell)$ for all $\ell \in \llbracket 1, K \rrbracket$ (cf. question 7). Show that the event $$\left\{\begin{array}{l} \text{for all } k \in \llbracket 0, K \rrbracket, \text{ the function series } \sum X_n (f_n - P_n)^{(k)} \text{ is uniformly convergent on } [0,1], \\ \text{the function } \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n (f_n - P_n) \text{ is of class } \mathcal{C}^K, \\ \text{for all } k \in \llbracket 0, K \rrbracket, \left(\sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n (f_n - P_n)\right)^{(k)} = \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n (f_n - P_n)^{(k)} \end{array}\right\}$$ has probability 1.
Q33 Sequences and series, recurrence and convergence Almost Sure Convergence and Random Series Properties View
We fix $K \in \mathbb{N}^{\star}$ and consider a sequence of random variables $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ satisfying $\mathbb{P}(X_n = -1) = \mathbb{P}(X_n = 1) = \frac{1}{2}$ (mutually independent), distinct real numbers $x_1 < \cdots < x_K$ in $[0,1]$, and a sequence of functions $(f_n)$ of class $\mathcal{C}^K$ on $[0,1]$ satisfying hypotheses (H1) and (H2'). Show that the event $$\left\{\begin{array}{l} \text{for all } k \in \llbracket 0, K \rrbracket, \text{ the function series } \sum X_n f_n^{(k)} \text{ is uniformly convergent on } [0,1], \\ \text{the function } \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n f_n \text{ is of class } \mathcal{C}^K, \\ \text{for all } k \in \llbracket 0, K \rrbracket, \left(\sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n f_n\right)^{(k)} = \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} X_n f_n^{(k)} \end{array}\right\}$$ has probability 1.