Preparing for the Class 8 Maths Olympiad? One of the best ways to support your child's preparation is through previous year question papers. These papers not only reinforce key concepts but also give a real feel of the Olympiad exam pattern.
With answer keys available, students can check their work, learn from mistakes, and gradually build exam confidence.
Download the Maths Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 8 (PDF) and give your child the right tools to practise smarter and perform better in the Olympiad.
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Section 1: Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs, Playing with Numbers.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
Q.1 | Q.2 | Q.3 | Q.4 | Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 | Q.10 |
Q.1 |
If the rate of interest is 12% per annum compound interest payable half-yearly, then what will be the total compound interest on $5000 for a year? |
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Q.2 |
If 2x-1 + 2x+1 = 320, then find the value of x. |
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Q.3 |
In a castle there is food for 63 soldiers to last for 27 days. After 7 days, 27 more soldiers joined them. For how many days will the food last now? |
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Q.4 |
What will be the factor of the following expression? |
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Q.5 |
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle, ∠CBE = 25⁰ and ∠DEA = 60⁰. Find the measure of ∠ADB. ![]() |
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Q.6 |
A sheet is in the form of a rhombus whose diagonals are 10 m and 8 m. Find the cost of painting both of its surfaces at the rate of $70 per m2. |
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Q.7 |
If x/y = (2/3)3 ÷ (3/2)2, then find the value of (x/y)3. |
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Q.8 |
If Dennis is 1/3rd the age of his father Keith now and was 1/4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then how old will his father Keith be 5 years from now? |
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Q.9 |
The average number of runs scored by a batsman in eight innings is x. The batsman scored an average of 45 runs in the remaining two innings, thus increasing his average score for ten innings by 4.5 runs. What was his average score for the first eight innings that he played? |
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Q.10 |
Consider the following statements: |
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Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 8 -
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : a | Q.2 : d | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : c