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2025
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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 x-ens-maths2__mp

26 maths questions

For $x \in \mathbb{R} \backslash \mathbb{Z}$, justify that the series defining $g(x)$ is convergent, where $$g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$$
Q1b Sequences and Series Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Let $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$, $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and $D = f - g$. Show that the functions $g$ and $D$ are odd.
Q1c Sequences and Series Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Let $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$, $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and $D = f - g$. Show that the functions $g$ and $D$ are periodic with period 1.
Q1d Sequences and Series Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Let $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$, $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and $D = f - g$. Show that the functions $g$ and $D$ are continuous on $\mathbb{R} \backslash \mathbb{Z}$.
Q2a Reciprocal Trig & Identities Trigonometric Identity Simplification View
Let $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$. Show that for all $x \in \mathbb{R} \backslash \mathbb{Z}$, we have $$f\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) + f\left(\frac{1+x}{2}\right) = 2f(x)$$
Q2b Reciprocal Trig & Identities Functional Equations and Identities via Series View
Let $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$. Show that for all $x \in \mathbb{R} \backslash \mathbb{Z}$, we have $$g\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) + g\left(\frac{1+x}{2}\right) = 2g(x)$$
Q3a Reciprocal Trig & Identities Existence Proof View
Let $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$, $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and $D = f - g$. Show that the function $D$ extends by continuity to a function $\widetilde{D}$ on $\mathbb{R}$ such that $\widetilde{D}(0) = 0$.
Q3b Reciprocal Trig & Identities Existence Proof View
Let $D = f - g$ where $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$ and $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and let $\widetilde{D}$ be its continuous extension to $\mathbb{R}$. Justify the existence of $\alpha \in [0,1]$ such that $\widetilde{D}(\alpha) = M$, where $M = \sup_{t \in [0,1]} \widetilde{D}(t)$, then show that: $$\forall n \in \mathbb{N}, \quad \widetilde{D}\left(\frac{\alpha}{2^n}\right) = M$$
Let $D = f - g$ where $f(x) = \pi \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x)$ and $g(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\left(\frac{1}{x+n} + \frac{1}{x-n}\right)$, and let $\widetilde{D}$ be its continuous extension to $\mathbb{R}$. Deduce that the function $\widetilde{D}$ is zero on $\mathbb{R}$, then that: $$\forall x \in \mathbb{R} \backslash \mathbb{Z}, \quad \pi x \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x) = 1 + 2\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{x^2}{x^2 - n^2}$$
Q5a Reciprocal Trig & Identities Construct series for a composite or related function View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Using the identity $\pi x \operatorname{cotan}(\pi x) = 1 + 2\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{x^2}{x^2 - n^2}$, show that: $$\forall x \in \left]-2\pi, 2\pi\right[ \backslash \{0\}, \quad \frac{x}{2}\operatorname{cotan}\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) = 1 - \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{\zeta(2k)}{2^{2k-1}\pi^{2k}} x^{2k}$$
Q5b Reciprocal Trig & Identities Construct series for a composite or related function View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Using the result $$\forall x \in \left]-2\pi, 2\pi\right[ \backslash \{0\}, \quad \frac{x}{2}\operatorname{cotan}\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) = 1 - \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{\zeta(2k)}{2^{2k-1}\pi^{2k}} x^{2k}$$ deduce: $$\forall x \in \left]-2\pi, 2\pi\right[ \backslash \{0\}, \quad \frac{ix}{e^{ix}-1} = 1 - \frac{ix}{2} - \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{\zeta(2k)}{2^{2k-1}\pi^{2k}} \cdot x^{2k}$$
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Let $h$ be the function from $\mathbb{R}$ to $\mathbb{R}$ defined by $$\forall x \in \mathbb{R}, \quad h(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x}{e^x - 1} & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 1 & \text{if } x = 0 \end{cases}$$ Show that for all $z \in \mathbb{C}$ such that $|z| < 2\pi$, we have $$z = \left(e^z - 1\right)\left(1 - \frac{z}{2} + \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{(-1)^{k-1}\zeta(2k)}{2^{2k-1}\pi^{2k}} z^{2k}\right)$$
Q7a Differentiating Transcendental Functions Extract derivative values from a given series View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Let $h$ be the function from $\mathbb{R}$ to $\mathbb{R}$ defined by $$\forall x \in \mathbb{R}, \quad h(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x}{e^x - 1} & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 1 & \text{if } x = 0 \end{cases}$$ Show that the function $h$ is of class $C^\infty$ on $\mathbb{R}$ and that, for all $n \in \mathbb{N}^*$, we have $$h^{(2n)}(0) = \frac{(-1)^{n-1}(2n)!}{\pi^{2n} 2^{2n-1}} \zeta(2n)$$
Q7b Reciprocal Trig & Identities Functional Equations and Identities via Series View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Let $h$ be the function from $\mathbb{R}$ to $\mathbb{R}$ defined by $$\forall x \in \mathbb{R}, \quad h(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{x}{e^x - 1} & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 1 & \text{if } x = 0 \end{cases}$$ We define a sequence of real numbers $(b_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ by setting $b_0 = 1$, $b_1 = -\frac{1}{2}$, then $$\forall n \in \mathbb{N}^*, \quad b_{2n+1} = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad b_{2n} = \frac{(-1)^{n-1}(2n)!\zeta(2n)}{2^{2n-1}\pi^{2n}}$$ Show that for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$: $$\sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{b_k}{k!(n+1-k)!} = \begin{cases} 1 & \text{if } n = 0 \\ 0 & \text{if } n \geqslant 1 \end{cases}$$
Q7c Reciprocal Trig & Identities Evaluation of a Finite or Infinite Sum View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. We define a sequence of real numbers $(b_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ by setting $b_0 = 1$, $b_1 = -\frac{1}{2}$, then $$\forall n \in \mathbb{N}^*, \quad b_{2n+1} = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad b_{2n} = \frac{(-1)^{n-1}(2n)!\zeta(2n)}{2^{2n-1}\pi^{2n}}$$ Using the relation $\sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{b_k}{k!(n+1-k)!} = 0$ for $n \geqslant 1$, calculate $b_2$, $b_4$ and $b_6$, then $\zeta(2)$, $\zeta(4)$ and $\zeta(6)$.
Let $E = \{x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n, \ldots\}$ be an infinite countable set. We denote $\mathscr{M}(E)$ the set of probability measures on $E$. Let $(\mu_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of elements of $\mathscr{M}(E)$ and $\mu_\infty$ as defined in 12b. Show that $\mu_\infty(x_i) \geqslant 0$ for all $i$ in $\mathbb{N}^*$, and that $\sum_{i=1}^{\infty} \mu_\infty(x_i) \leqslant 1$.
Let $E = \{x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n, \ldots\}$ be an infinite countable set. We denote $\mathscr{M}(E)$ the set of probability measures on $E$. Let $\mathscr{B}(\mathscr{P}(E), \mathbb{R})$ be the $\mathbb{R}$-vector space of bounded functions from $\mathscr{P}(E)$ to $\mathbb{R}$ with norm $\|f\| = \sup\{|f(A)|, \; A \in \mathscr{P}(E)\}$. Let $(\mu_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of elements of $\mathscr{M}(E)$ and $\mu_\infty$ as defined in 12b. We say that the sequence $(\mu_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is tight if for all real $\varepsilon > 0$, there exists a finite subset $F_\varepsilon$ of $E$ such that $\mu_n(F_\varepsilon) \geqslant 1 - \varepsilon$ for all natural integer $n$. Suppose further that the sequence $(\mu_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is tight. Show then that $\mu_\infty$ defines an element of $\mathscr{M}(E)$ which is a cluster point of the sequence $(\mu_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ in $\mathscr{B}(\mathscr{P}(E), \mathbb{R})$.
Q13 Discrete Probability Distributions Proof of a Probability Identity or Inequality View
Let $E$ be an infinite countable subset of $\mathbb{R}$. Let $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ be a probability space. Let $X$ be a random variable defined on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ and taking values in $E$. We call the law of the variable $X$ and we denote $\mu_X$ the application where $\{X \in A\} = \{\omega \in \Omega \text{ such that } X(\omega) \in A\}$. Verify that $\mu_X$ is a probability on $E$.
Q14 Discrete Probability Distributions Deduction or Consequence from Prior Results View
Let $E$ be an infinite countable subset of $\mathbb{R}$. Let $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ be a probability space. Let $\mathscr{B}(\mathscr{P}(E), \mathbb{R})$ be the $\mathbb{R}$-vector space of bounded functions from $\mathscr{P}(E)$ to $\mathbb{R}$ with norm $\|f\| = \sup\{|f(A)|, \; A \in \mathscr{P}(E)\}$. Show that for all random variables $X$ and $Y$ on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, \mathbf{P})$ and for all subset $A$ of $E$: $$\left|\mu_X(A) - \mu_Y(A)\right| \leqslant \mathbf{E}\left(\left|\mathbf{1}_{\{X \in A\}} - \mathbf{1}_{\{Y \in A\}}\right|\right)$$ and deduce that $\left\|\mu_X - \mu_Y\right\| \leqslant \mathbf{P}(X \neq Y)$, where $\{X \neq Y\} = \{\omega \in \Omega \text{ such that } X(\omega) \neq Y(\omega)\}$.
Q15a Discrete Probability Distributions Verification of Probability Measure or Inner Product Properties View
Let $E$ be an infinite countable subset of $\mathbb{R}$. Let $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ be a probability space. Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of random variables defined on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$, taking values in $E$, such that for all $\omega \in \Omega$, the sequence $(X_n(\omega))_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is stationary and converges to $X(\omega)$. We define the random variable: $$L : \Omega \longrightarrow \mathbb{N}, \quad \omega \longmapsto \begin{cases} 0 & \text{if } \forall n \in \mathbb{N}, X_n(\omega) = X(\omega) \\ \max\{n \in \mathbb{N}, X_n(\omega) \neq X(\omega)\} & \text{otherwise.} \end{cases}$$ Justify that the application $L$ is well defined.
Q15b Discrete Probability Distributions Probability Inequality and Tail Bound Proof View
Let $E$ be an infinite countable subset of $\mathbb{R}$. Let $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ be a probability space. Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of random variables defined on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$, taking values in $E$, such that for all $\omega \in \Omega$, the sequence $(X_n(\omega))_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is stationary and converges to $X(\omega)$. Let $L$ be the random variable defined in 15a. Show that $\mathbf{P}(X_n \neq X) \leqslant \mathbf{P}(L \geqslant n)$ for all integer $n$ in $\mathbb{N}$.
Q15c Discrete Probability Distributions Convergence in Distribution or Probability View
Let $E$ be an infinite countable subset of $\mathbb{R}$. Let $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ be a probability space. Let $(X_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be a sequence of random variables defined on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$, taking values in $E$, such that for all $\omega \in \Omega$, the sequence $(X_n(\omega))_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is stationary and converges to $X(\omega)$. Let $\mathscr{B}(\mathscr{P}(E), \mathbb{R})$ be the $\mathbb{R}$-vector space of bounded functions from $\mathscr{P}(E)$ to $\mathbb{R}$ with norm $\|f\| = \sup\{|f(A)|, \; A \in \mathscr{P}(E)\}$. Using the results of 14 and 15b, deduce that $\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \left\|\mu_{X_n} - \mu_X\right\| = 0$.
Q16 Discrete Probability Distributions Divisibility and Divisor Analysis View
If $N \in \mathbb{N}^*$ and $p$ is a prime number, we denote $\nu_p(N)$ the $p$-adic valuation of $N$. For $n \in \mathbb{N}^*$, we define the application $$\psi_n : \mathbb{N}^* \longrightarrow \mathbb{N}^*, \quad x \longmapsto \prod_{i=1}^{n} p_i^{\nu_{p_i}(x)}$$ where $(p_i)_{i \in \mathbb{N}^*}$ is the sequence of prime numbers, ordered in increasing order. Let $X$ be a random variable defined on $(\Omega, \mathscr{A}, P)$ and taking values in $\mathbb{N}^*$. Show that $$\forall x \in \mathbb{N}^*, \quad \mathbf{P}(X = x) = \lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \mathbf{P}(\psi_n(X) = x)$$
Q17a Probability Definitions Direct Proof of a Stated Identity or Equality View
Let $\mu_1$ and $\mu_2$ be two probabilities on $\mathbb{N}^*$. We suppose that $\forall r \in \mathbb{N}^*, \mu_1(\mathbb{N}^* r) = \mu_2(\mathbb{N}^* r)$, where $\mathbb{N}^* r$ denotes the set of strictly positive multiples of $r$. We recall that $(p_i)_{i \in \mathbb{N}^*}$ denotes the sequence of prime numbers, ordered in increasing order. Show that for all $r \in \mathbb{N}^*$ and all integer $n \geqslant 1$: $$\bigcup_{i=1}^{n+1} \mathbb{N}^* r p_i = \left(\bigcup_{i=1}^{n} \mathbb{N}^* r p_i\right) \cup \left(\mathbb{N}^* r p_{n+1} \backslash \bigcup_{i=1}^{n} \mathbb{N}^* r p_{n+1} p_i\right)$$
Q17b Probability Definitions Proof by Induction or Recursive Construction View
Let $\mu_1$ and $\mu_2$ be two probabilities on $\mathbb{N}^*$. We suppose that $\forall r \in \mathbb{N}^*, \mu_1(\mathbb{N}^* r) = \mu_2(\mathbb{N}^* r)$, where $\mathbb{N}^* r$ denotes the set of strictly positive multiples of $r$. Using the result of 17a, show that for all $r \in \mathbb{N}^*$ and all integer $n \geqslant 1$: $$\mu_1\left(\mathbb{N}^* r \backslash \bigcup_{i=1}^{n} \mathbb{N}^* r p_i\right) = \mu_2\left(\mathbb{N}^* r \backslash \bigcup_{i=1}^{n} \mathbb{N}^* r p_i\right)$$
Q21 Number Theory GCD, LCM, and Coprimality View
For every integer $k \geqslant 2$, we set $\zeta(k) = \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} n^{-k}$. Let $s, n \in \mathbb{N}^*$ with $2 \leqslant s \leqslant n$. We randomly draw $s$ numbers from $\{1, 2, \ldots, n\}$ and we denote $P_n(s)$ the probability that these numbers are coprime. Show that $$\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} P_n(s) = \frac{1}{\zeta(s)}$$ and give the value of $\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} P_n(s)$ in the case where $s = 2$, then $s = 4$, and finally $s = 6$.