CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.

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

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	If G is the centroid and AD, BE, CF are three medians of the triangle ABC with an area of 72 cm2, then the area of triangle BDG is:
	a) 12 cm2		b) 16 cm2
	c) 24 cm2		d) 8 cm2

Q.2	On simplifying (a + b)3 + (a - b)3 + 6a(a2 - b2) we get:
	a) 8a2		b) 8a2b
	c) 8a3b		d) 8a3

Q.3	A rectangular box has dimensions x, y and z units, where x < y < z. If one dimension is increased by one unit, then the increase in volume is:
	a) Greatest when x is increased.		b) Greatest when y is increased.
	c) Greatest when z is increased.		d) The same, regardless of whichever dimension is increased.

Q.4	The square root of 5 + 2√6 is:
	a) √3 + 2		b) √3 - √2
	c) √2 - √3		d) √3 + √2

Q.5	A speaks truth in 60% of cases and B speaks the truth in 70% of cases. The probability that they will say the same thing while describing a single event is:
	a) 0.56		b) 0.54
	c) 0.38		d) 0.94

Q.6	The ratio in which the point (2, y) divides the join of (-4, 3) and (6, 3) and hence the value of y is:
	a) 2 : 3, y = 3		b) 3 : 2, y = 4
	c) 3 : 2, y = 3		d) 3 : 2, y = 2

Q.7	A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 6.
	a) 0		b) 1
	c) 1/7		d) 2/7

Q.8	If (4 + 3√5)/(4 - 3√5) = a + b√5, then (a, b) = _______
	a) (61/29, -24/29)		b) (-61/29, 24/29)
	c) (61/29, 24/29)		d) (-61/29, -24/29)

Q.9	The polynomials ax2 + 3x2 - 3 and 2x3 - 5x + a when divide by (x - 4) leaves remainders R1 and R2, respectively, then value of a if 2R1 - R2 = 0, is:
	a) -18/127		b) 18/31
	c) 17/127		d) -17/31

Q.10	The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, then the denominator becomes eight times the numerator, then find the fraction.
	a) 3/7		b) 4/8
	c) 2/7		d) 3/8

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Students can download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper pdf for class 9 from this page. Each question in the paper carries 1 mark. The answer key for all the questions is also provided on the last page.

To prepare for the CREST Mathematics Olympiad exam, students must refer to the previous years’ papers. The CREST Mathematics Olympiad previous year paper for class 9 will give students a general idea of the question types, exam format and marks distribution.

Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam preparation for class 9 -

1. CREST Mathematics Worksheets Package for class 9 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Mathematics Olympiad book for class 9 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Maths Olympiad book for class 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Mathematics Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.