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Geometry Difficulty 7.2 National olympiad, round 2 Find the answer

Draw a 2004×20042004 \times 2004 array of points. What is the largest integer nn for which it is possible to draw a convex nn-gon whose vertices are chosen from the points in the array?

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

To determine the largest integer n n for which it is possible to draw a convex n n -gon whose vertices are chosen from the points in a 2004×2004 2004 \times 2004 array, we need to consider the properties of the convex hull and the arrangement of points.

Given the array of points, the problem can be approached by considering the number of points that can be selected such that no three points are collinear and the resulting polygon is convex.

The key insight is to use properties of coprime vectors and the Euler's totient function to construct the convex n n -gon. By analyzing the sum of the totient function values and ensuring the convexity and non-collinearity conditions, we can determine the maximum n n .

From the detailed analysis and construction provided, it is found that the largest n n for which it is possible to draw a convex n n -gon in a 2004×2004 2004 \times 2004 array is 561.

The answer is: \boxed{561}.

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