CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Paper
Is your child preparing for the Class 9 Maths Olympiad? Practising with previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to improve performance. These papers offer students a clear understanding of exam-style questions and help strengthen their problem-solving techniques.
Benefits of Solving Class 9 Previous Year Papers
Cover key concepts such as Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid's Geometry etc.
Build accuracy, speed, and logical reasoning - essential skills for competitive exams.
Provide exposure to the Olympiad format, helping reduce exam-day stress and surprises.
Each paper comes with an answer key so students can review their solutions, understand mistakes, and focus on areas needing improvement.
Download the Maths Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 9 (PDF) to help your child prepare with focus and confidence, and aim for top scores in the upcoming Olympiad.
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
Two equal sums are lent at simple interest. The first sum is recovered in 3 years and the second sum in 6 years. The rate of interest per annum on the first sum is 2% more than that of the second sum. Find the total sum lent if the amount in each case is $560:
Q.2
The polynomial x3 - 4x2 + x - 4 on factorization gives:
Q.3
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠BAO = 35° and ∠ BCO = 45° then the value of x will be:
Q.4
If (5 + 2√3)/(7 + 4√3) = a + b√3, then which of the following options is correct?
Q.5
If the equation (a2 + b2) x2 - 2 (ac + bd)x + (c2 + d2) = 0 has equal roots, then which one of the following is correct?
Q.6
if a = (√2 + 1)/(√2 - 1) and b = (√2 - 1)/(√2 + 1), then value of a2 + ab + b2 is:
Q.7
If the roots of the equation (c2 - ab) x2 - 2(a2 - bc) x + (b2 - ac) = 0 for a ≠ 0 are real and equal, then the value of a3 + b3 + c3 is:
Q.8
A natural number is chosen at random from amongst the first 300. What is the probability that the number chosen is a multiple of 2 or 3 or 5?
Q.9
Look at the image given below. In ∆ABC, AB is the greatest side. Which of the following is correct?
Q.10
There are four prime numbers written in ascending order. The product of the first three is 385 and that of the last three is 1001. The first number is:
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
d
Q.2
d
Q.3
a
Q.4
c
Q.5
b
Q.6
b
Q.7
a
Q.8
b
Q.9
a
Q.10
a
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 : d | Q.2 : d | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : c | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : a
