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The '''Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC)''' is the first of a series of tests held by the Canadian Mathematical Society to determine the Canadian [[IMO]] team.  It is usually held in November.  Around fifty students with the highest scores will directly move on to take the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad]].  The next 50-75 highest scorers would have to take the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Qualifying Repêchage|CMOQR (Repêchage)]] before taking on the CMO.

{{Contest Info|name=COMC |region=Canada|type=Free Response, Proof|difficulty=1 - 5|breakdown=<u>Part A</u>: 1 - 2.5<br><u>Part B</u>: 2.5 - 4<br><u>Part C (Problems 1/2)</u>: 2 - 3.5<br><u>Part C (Problems 3/4)</u>: 3.5 - 5}}

==Structure==

The test is 2.5 hours long and divided into three parts.  Questions in Part A are worth 4 points each, questions in Part B are worth 6 points each, and questions in Part C are worth 10 points each.  Calculators and mobile devices can not be used on the test.

In Part A and Part B, solvers only have to get the right answer in order to get full credit.  The answer should be in exact form (for example, <math>\sqrt{2}</math> rather than <math>1.41...</math>).  If the problem is answered incorrectly, partial credit may be given depending on the work shown.

In Part C, as with many Olympiads like the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad|CMO]], solvers have to write a full solution that looks presentable in order to get full credit.

==Resources==
* [https://cms.math.ca/Competitions/COMC/2018/ Official Site (with past problems)]

[[Category: Mathematics competitions]]
[[Category:Intermediate mathematics competitions]]
[[Category:Beginner Olympiad mathematics competitions]]