CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 8 Sample Paper

Class 8 students face more advanced mathematical challenges, making it the perfect time to build strong problem-solving abilities. The Maths Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 8 is crafted to help students practise a variety of questions and get comfortable with the Olympiad exam pattern.

What's Included in the Sample Paper?

• Multiple-choice questions covering essential topics from the Class 8 maths syllabus.
• Two sections: Practical Mathematics and Achiever's Section to deepen analytical thinking.
• Answer key with clear explanations to aid self-study and improvement.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs, Playing with Numbers.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

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Sample Questions

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Q.1	If 2x-1 + 2x+1 = 320, then find the value of x.
	a) 4		b) 5
	c) 6		d) 7

Q.2	A merchant gets $1160 by selling article A at 30% profit and B at 20% loss. He gets the same amount if he sells A at 20% loss and B at 5% profit. What is the cost price of article B?
	a) $400		b) $800
	c) $500		d) $600

Q.3	Which of the following points lies on the X-axis? (i) (4, 0) (ii) (5, 0) (iii) (0, -2) (iv) (0, 0)
	a) (i) and (ii)		b) (i), (ii), (iv) and (iii)
	c) (i), (ii) and (iv)		d) Only (iv)

Q.4	Consider the following statements: A number a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 is divisible by 11 if 1. (a1 + a3 + a5) - (a2 + a4 + a6) = 0 2. (a1 + a3 + a5) - (a2 + a4 + a6) is divisible by 11 Which of these statements is/are correct?
	a) 1 alone		b) 2 alone
	c) Both 1 and 2		d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5	A graph that displays data that changes continuously over periods of time is called:
	a) Bar graph		b) Pie chart
	c) Line graph		d) Histogram

Q.6	If the rate of interest is 12% per annum compound interest payable half-yearly, then what will be the total compound interest on $5000 for a year?
	a) $618		b) $1,236
	c) $600		d) $500

Q.7	For a positive integer x, if √x + 42/√x = √289, then which of the following can be the value of x?
	a) 9		b) 4
	c) 49		d) 36

Q.8	The average weight of 120 students in the second-year class of college is 56 kg. If the average weight of boys and girls in the class is 60 kg and 50 kg, respectively, then find the number of boys and girls in the class respectively.
	a) 72, 64		b) 38, 64
	c) 72, 48		d) 62, 58

Q.9	Find m, if (3/7)9 ÷ (3/7)5 = (3/7)3m + 2/m - 2.
	a) 4		b) 10
	c) -4		d) 15

Q.10	Which of the following sets of numbers is in descending order?
	a) 4/5, 3/8, 2/3, 1/2		b) 4/5, 1/2, 3/8, 2,3
	c) 2/3, 4/5, 3/8, 1/2		d) 4/5, 2/3, 1/2, 3/8

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