CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

The Class 10 Maths Olympiad Sample Paper is a great tool for students to practise advanced concepts, improve accuracy, and get familiar with the Olympiad format.

What's Inside?

  • MCQs based on key Class 10 topics
  • Sections: Practical Mathematics & Achiever's Section
  • Answer key with clear solutions

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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

Sample Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

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

Q.2

f(x) = x4 - 2x3 + 3x2 - ax + b is a polynomial such that when it is divided by (x - 1) and (x + 1), the remainders are 5 and 19, respectively. Determine the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x - 2).

Q.3

A square is drawn by joining midpoints of the sides of a square. Another square is drawn inside the second square in the same way and the process is continued indefinitely. If, the side of the first square is 16 cm, then what is the sum of the areas of all the squares?

Q.4

What is the value of the expression [(a - b)3 + (b - c)3 + (c - a)3] / [(a - b)(b - c)(c-a)]?

Q.5

The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at distances m and n metres are complementary. If the two points and the base of the tower are on the same straight line, then what will be the height of the tower?

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

In the binomial expansion of (a - b)n, n ≥ 5 the sum of the 5th and 6th terms is zero. Find the value of a/b.

Q.8

The average mark obtained by the students in a class is 43. If the average marks obtained by 25 boys are 40 and the average marks obtained by the girl students are 48, then what is the number of girl students in the class?

Q.9

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

Q.10

Ken and Paul can complete a job in 40 days and 50 days, respectively. They worked on alternative days to complete it. Find the minimum possible time in which they could have completed it.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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