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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Q.1	Kenster took some loans at 6% per annum simple interest during the first year with an increase of 0.5% for each year. After 4 years she paid $3,375 as interest. How much was the loan?
	a) $12,500		b) $33,250
	c) $15,800		d) $16580

Q.2	Which of the following statements is correct?
	a) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 9 and 11.		b) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 5 and 11.
	c) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 3 and 9.		d) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 3 and 11.

Q.3	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.4	Multiply: (3x3 - 7x + 8 - 2x2) by (4x2 + 6)
	a) 12x5 + 8x4 - 10x3 + 20x2 - 42x + 48		b) 12x5 - 8x4 - 10x3 + 20x2 - 42x + 48
	c) 12x5 - 8x4 - 10x3 + 20x2 - 42x + 8		d) 12x5 + 8x4 - 10x3 + 20x2 - 42x + 8

Q.5	Select the incorrect match of the given solids with the product of their number of faces and vertices:
	a) Rectangular pyramid - 25		b) Triangular prism - 30
	c) Octahedron - 48		d) Triangular pyramid - 18

Q.6	A boy is running at a speed of p km/h to cover a distance of 1 km. But, due to slippery ground, his speed is reduced by q km/h (p > q). If he takes r hours to cover the distance, then which of the following is the correct relation between time, speed and distance?
	a) 1/r = (p - q)		b) r = (p - q)
	c) 1/r = (p + q)		d) r = (p + q)

Q.7	In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle, ∠CBE = 25⁰ and  ∠DEA = 60⁰. Find the measure of ∠ADB.
	a) 90⁰		b) 85⁰
	c) 95⁰		d) 120⁰

Q.8	A person standing on a railway platform noticed that a train took 21 seconds to completely pass through the platform which was 84 m long and it took 9 seconds to pass him. Find the speed of the train.
	a) 25.2 km/hour		b) 32.4 km/hour
	c) 50.4 km/hour		d) 75.6 km/hour

Q.9	The length of a rectangle is 3 times its breadth. If the length is decreased by 3 cm and the breadth is increased by 5 cm, the area of the rectangle is increased by 57 cm2. The perimeter of the rectangle is:
	a) 18 cm		b) 48 cm
	c) 24 cm		d) 20 cm

Q.10	A sum of money amounts to $9800 after 5 years and $12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum.
	a) 5%		b) 8%
	c) 12%		d) 15%

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