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

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?

Q.2

In a castle there is food for 63 soldiers to last for 27 days. After 7 days, 27 more soldiers joined them. For how many days will the food last now?

Q.3

If the sum of two integers is negative, then which of the following must be true?

Q.4

Twelve-sided dice are used in adventure games. They are marked with the numbers 1 to 12. The score is the uppermost face. If this type of dice is thrown, then what is the probability that the score is a factor of 12?

Q.5

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.6

Out of the total 390 students studying in a college of  Arts and Science, boys and girls are in the ratio of 7:6 respectively and the number of students studying Arts and Science are in the ratio of 3:7 respectively. The boys and girls studying Arts are in the ratio of 4:5 respectively. How many boys are studying Science?

Q.7

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.8

What will be the factor of the following expression?
625a12 - 81b12 

Q.9

A sheet is in the form of a rhombus whose diagonals are 10 m and 8 m. Find the cost of painting both of its surfaces at the rate of $70 per m2.

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.5aQ.6dQ.7aQ.8dQ.9aQ.10d

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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