Question 170
Let $P_{1} P_{2} \cdots P_{n}$ be a regular $n$-gon in the plane and $a_{1}, \ldots, a_{n}$ be nonnegative integers. It is possible to draw $m$ circles so that for each $1 \leq i \leq n$, there are exactly $a_{i}$ circles that contain $P_{i}$ on their interior. Find, with proof, the minimum possible value of $m$ in terms of the $a_{i}$.