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MathNet 2018-part-03 — 181 problems (EN–VI) Question 150

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2018-part-03 — 181 problems (EN–VI)

Question 150

Let $q$ be a positive rational number. Two ants are initially at the same point $X$ in the plane. In the $n$-th minute ($n=1,2,3,\ldots$) each of them chooses whether to walk due north, east, south or west and then walks the distance of $q^n$ meter. After a whole number of minutes, they are at the same point in the plane (not necessarily $X$), but have not taken exactly the same route within that time. Determine all possible values of $q$.