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MathNet 2014 Question 49

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2014

Question 49

Let $r$ be a rational number in the interval $[-1, 1]$, and let $\theta = \cos^{-1} r$. Call a subset $S$ of the plane good if $S$ is unchanged upon rotation by $\theta$ around any point of $S$ (in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions). Determine all values of $r$ satisfying the following property: The midpoint of any two points in a good set also lies in the set.

(This problem was suggested by Ricky Liu.)