Section 1: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.
Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1
ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A(-1, -1), B(-1, 4), C(5, 4) and D(5, -1). P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of AB, BC, CD and DA, respectively. The quadrilateral PQRS is a:
Q.2
The cost of a precious stone varies as the cube of its weight. The stone broke into 3 pieces whose weights are in the ratio 1:2:3. As a result, its cost is reduced. If the cost of the unbroken stone is $96,336, then find the loss incurred due to breakage.
Q.3
The square root of 5 + 2√6 is:
Q.4
An urn contains 6 blue and 'P' green balls. If the probability of drawing a green ball is double that of drawing a blue ball, then 'P' is equal to:
Q.5
20 people are invited for a party. If two particular persons are seated on either side of the host, then find the number of ways in which they and the host can be seated at a circular table:
Q.6
The speed of Karolina is 5 km/h more than that of Andrea. Andrea reaches his home from office 2 hours earlier than Karolina. If Andrea and Karolina stay 12 km and 48 km from their respective offices, find the speed of Karolina:
Q.7
Two years ago, the ratio of A's age to B's age at that time was 5:9. A's age three years ago was 13 years less than B's age six years ago. What is B's present age?
Q.8
If (x + y + z) = 1, xy + yz + zx = -1, xyz = -1, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 is:
Q.9
From four corners of a square sheet of side 4 cm, four pieces, each in the shape of an arc of a circle with a radius of 2 cm are cut out. The area of the remaining portion is:
Q.10
A person invested $5,000 at the rate of 6% per annum for two years at SI. At the end of two years, he took the entire amount along with interest and invested in another scheme offering 10% CI for two years. What is the total amount received at the end of four years?
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
a
Q.3
d
Q.4
d
Q.5
a
Q.6
d
Q.7
a
Q.8
b
Q.9
b
Q.10
d
Students can download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 9 from this page. Each question in the paper carries 1 mark. The answer key for all the questions is also provided on the last page.
To prepare for the CREST Mathematics Olympiad exam, students must refer to the previous years’ papers. The CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper for class 9 will give students a general idea of the question types, exam format and marks distribution.
Additional Preparation Resources
Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 9 -
CREST Mathematics Worksheets Package for class 9 - 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
CREST Mathematics Olympiad book for class 9 - 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 9 for free.
Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : c | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : b | Q.10 : d
