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 parallelogram, if the two diagonals are equal, find the measure of angle ABC.
Q.2
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?
Q.3
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.4
The polynomials ax2 + 3x2 - 3 and 2x3 - 5x + a when divide by (x - 4) leaves remainders R1 and R2, respectively, then value of a if 2R1 - R2 = 0, is:
Q.5
A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 6.
Q.6
The two lines 3x + 4y - 6 = 0 and 6x + ky - 7 = 0 are such that any line which is perpendicular to the first line is also perpendicular to the second line: Then, k = ______.
Q.7
The points A(2, 3), B(3, 5), C(7, 7) and D(5, 6) are such that:
Q.8
A speaks truth in 60% of cases and B speaks the truth in 70% of cases. The probability that they will say the same thing while describing a single event is:
Q.9
The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, then the denominator becomes eight times the numerator, then find the fraction.
Q.10
A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number less than 8.
Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1
c
Q.2
d
Q.3
b
Q.4
b
Q.5
a
Q.6
d
Q.7
d
Q.8
b
Q.9
a
Q.10
b
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 : d | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : b
