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

Sample Questions

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

Q.1

The average number of runs scored by a batsman in eight innings is x. The batsman scored an average of 45 runs in the remaining two innings, thus increasing his average score for ten innings by 4.5 runs. What was his average score for the first eight innings that he played?

Q.2

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.

Q.3

A single letter is selected at random from the word ''PROBABILITY''. What will be the probability that the selected letter is a vowel?

Q.4

In the first four papers each of 100 marks, Ronaldo got 95, 72, 73 and 83 marks. If he wants an average of greater than or equal to 75 marks and less than 80 marks, find the range of marks he should score in the fifth paper.

Q.5

If x/y = (2/3)3 ÷ (3/2)2, then find the value of (x/y)3.

Q.6

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.

Q.7

Find the product of (3a2 - 4ax + x2) and (5x2 - 2ax):

Q.8

Match the statements of Column A with those of Column B:

 Column A Column B
 (1) The geometric point of a triangle which always lies inside the triangle  (a) In centre
 (2) The geometric point of a triangle which always lies outside the triangle  (b) Orthocentre
 (3) The geometric point of a triangle which always lies on two sides of the triangle  (c) Circumcentre
 (4) The geometric point of a triangle which lies only on the longest side of the triangle  (d) Excentre

Q.9

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.

Q.10

If Dennis is 1/3rd the age of his father Keith now and was 1/4th the age of his father 5 years ago, then how old will his father Keith be 5 years from now?

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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