Matheletics '14

The contest has ended

Speed . Accuracy . Efficiency

Matheletics is a mathematical puzzle contest where a sound knowledge of mathematics together with computational thinking will be essential to solve problems. Here, programming is just a means and not an end; it is mathematics which will lead you to an efficient and quick solution. The motivation behind Mathletics is to provide a platform for the inquiring mind to delve into unfamiliar areas and learn new concepts in a fun and recreational context.

Event sponsored by FireEye Cyber Security

Winners Global International Winner : Gennady Korotkevich
Indian Winners are : Lalit Kundu, Akshay Jaggi and Karan Aggarwal(all toppers)

prizes

Prizes worth 65000 INR plus HackerRank goodies for Top Performers

Rules

  • The contest will consist of 10 mathematical problems each having a small and a large case associated with it. Answers to both the cases can be submitted at most 30 times, however small cases will be evaluated immediately and large cases will be evaluated after the contest is over. Only the last submitted solution will be considered.
  • This is an individual event. You need to register on Hackerrank website to participate. Also, registration at http://www.technex.in/events/Matheletics/ is mandatory to be eligible for prizes.
  • The answer for large case cannot be submitted independently and needs to be submitted along with the answer of the small case. However, the answer for the small case can be submitted independently.
  • Answers for each of the problems will be integers. You need to submit only the answers (not code) for each problem.
  • Answering in scientific notation is not allowed. It has to be plain numbers. For example, 1.15E10 will not be accepted and 11500000000 will be accepted.
  • Every correct small case answer will fetch you points as specified in the question. The points of the large case answer will not be added to your score regardless of the correctness of the answer, although these points would be duly adjusted after the evaluation of large case at the end of the contest.
  • All students and professionals are welcome to participate. But,only students will be eligible for cash prizes.Although, for professionals, we have special goodies. Special prizes will be given to the top performers from IIT (BHU),Varanasi.
  • The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.