CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.

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

In the given figure, PQRS is a square of side 7√2 cm. With P and R as centres and PQ as radius, the arcs QAS and QBS are drawn, respectively. Find the area of the shaded region (in cm2).



Q.2

If p1 and p2 are two odd prime numbers such that p1 > p2, then p12 - p22 is:

Q.3

Find the value of x + y in the solution of the equations x/4 + y/3 = 5/12 and x/2 + y = 1:

Q.4

If the coefficients of rth term and (r + 1)th term in the expansion of (1 + x)20 are in the ratio 1:2, what is the value of r?

Q.5

Which among the following is a singleton set?

Q.6

30% of the items were sold at a profit of 40% while the remaining were sold at x% loss. If the overall loss is 10%, find the value of x.

Q.7

If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 - 2x + 3 = 0, then find the equation whose roots are 1/α2 and 1/β2.

Q.8

Simplify the following expression:
[(a - b)3 - (a + b)3 ]/2 + a(a2 + 3b2

Q.9

A certain strain of virus occurs three times every 25 minutes. In how much time will it become 729 times its initial value?

Q.10

The shadow of a pole standing on a horizontal plane is d metre longer when the Sun's altitude is α than when it is β. What is the height of the pole?

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1dQ.2aQ.3bQ.4bQ.5cQ.6cQ.7bQ.8dQ.9cQ.10c

Practicing sample papers for CREST Mathematics Olympiad for class 10 is the best means to top the scoreboard in the examination. Sample papers are curated in such a way that it enables kids to have a closer look into the pattern & type of questions they will be encountered during the paper. All the questions asked in class 10 CMO are multiple-choice questions. Candidates should answer all questions in the exam as CREST Olympiads do not follow negative markings. Students by practicing Maths Olympiad previous years’ question papers for class 10 learn to manage time and able to analyze their preparation. The CREST Mathematics Olympiad sample papers are available on the website for easy access and free download.

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : d | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : c

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