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	The population of four major cities, as of 2011 are shown below  City  Population  Liverpool  12,442,373   Bristol  11,007,835   Edinburgh  4,666,142  Manchester  4,486,675  The population of Edinburgh is how much per cent more than the population of Manchester?
	a) 6%		b) 5.5%
	c) 4%		d) 2.8%

Q.2	Two poles, 18 m and 13 m high, stand upright in a playground. If their feet are 12 m apart, then find the distance between their tops.
	a) 18 m		b) 13 m
	c) 14 m		d) 16 m

Q.3	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.4	Resolve into factors: (a - b)2 - (a - b)3
	a) (a - b)2 (1 - a + b)		b) (a - b)2 (1 - a + b)2
	c) (a - b)2 (1 - a - b)		d) (a - b) (1 - a + b)

Q.5	The sides of a triangle are 5, 12 and 13 units. A rectangle of width 10 units is constructed whose area is equal to the area of the triangle. Find the perimeter of the rectangle.
	a) 30 units		b) 26 units
	c) 13 units		d) 15 units

Q.6	What will be the factor of the following expression? 625a12 - 81b12
	a) (5a3 + 3b3)2 (5a3 - 3b3)2		b) (25a6 - 9b6)2
	c) (5a3 - 3b3)4		d) (25a6 + 9b6) (5a3 - 3b3) (5a3 + 3b3)

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	If x/y = (2/3)3 ÷ (3/2)2, then find the value of (x/y)3.
	a) (2/3)-3		b) (2/3)15
	c) (2/3)3		d) 1

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.
	a) 5%		b) 8%
	c) 12%		d) 15%

Q.10	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

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