CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Paper

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.

Why Class 8 Previous Year Papers Are Helpful

• Include important topics such as Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers and much more.
• Help students develop a strategic approach to problem-solving under time pressure.
• Encourage independent learning and logical reasoning through structured practice.

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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Syllabus:

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	A sum of money lent out a simple interest amounts to $720 after 2 years and to $1020 after a further period of 5 years. The sum is:
	a) $500		b) $600
	c) $700		d) $710

Q.2	Which of the following statements is TRUE?
	a) 5/7 < 7/9 < 9/11 < 11/13		b) 11/13 < 9/11 < 7/9 < 5/7
	c) 5/7 < 11/13 < 7/9 < 9/11		d) 5/7 < 9/11 < 11/13 < 7/9

Q.3	In the given figure (not drawn to scale), if AB || CG || EF, then find the value of the following:  (i) 2z - x (ii) x + 2y
	a) (i) 40° (ii) 220°		b) (i) 60° (ii) 200°
	c) (i) 50° (ii) 200°		d) (i) 40° (ii) 200°

Q.4	Study the following graph carefully to answer the following question: Profit % = (Profit earned/Total investment) x 100 Profit earned = Total income - Total investment in the year  If the total amount invested by the two Companies in 2009 was 27 million, while the amount invested by Company B was 50% of the amount invested by Company A, what was the total profit earned by the Companies?
	a) $21.15 million		b) $20.70 million
	c) $18.70 million		d) $20.15 million

Q.5	A metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with measurements 48 cm x 36 cm. From each one of its corners a square of 8 cm is cut off. An open box is made of the remaining sheet. The volume of the box is:
	a) 5020 cm3		b) 1250 cm3
	c) 2150 cm3		d) 5120 cm3

Q.6	Find the value of the following: (4)0.5 x (0.5)4
	a) 1		b) 4
	c) 1/8		d) 1/32

Q.7	If a2 + 1/a2 = 10, then find the value of a4 + 1/a4 :
	a) 90		b) 98
	c) 100		d) 102

Q.8	Find the points where the straight line 2x - 3y = 12 cut x-axis and y-axis:
	a) (6, 0) & (0, 4)		b) (-6, 0) & (0, 4)
	c) (6, 0) & (0, -4)		d) (4, 0) & (6, 0)

Q.9	The product of three rational numbers is (-4/11). If two of the number are (-2/3) and (-1/11), then find the third number:
	a) -6		b) 6
	c) 11		d) -11

Q.10	Find the value of 'a' such that (6/7)a x (6/7)3a = 1296/2401:
	a) 4		b) 1
	c) 0		d) 5

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 8 -

1. CREST Mathematics Worksheets Package for class 8 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Mathematics Olympiad book for class 8 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Maths Olympiad book for class 8 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 8.