CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

The Class 10 Maths Olympiad Sample Paper is a great tool for students to practise advanced concepts, improve accuracy, and get familiar with the Olympiad format.

What's Inside?

  • MCQs based on key Class 10 topics
  • Sections: Practical Mathematics & Achiever's Section
  • Answer key with clear solutions

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.

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 first, second and last terms of an AP are a, b and c, respectively, then the sum is:

Q.2

A three-digit number was chosen at random. Find the probability that its hundred's digit, ten's digit and unit's digit are consecutive integers in descending order.

Q.3

The shadow of a pole standing on a horizontal plane is d metre longer when the Sun's altitude is α than when it is β. What is the height of the pole?

Q.4

Simplify the following expression:
[(a - b)3 - (a + b)3 ]/2 + a(a2 + 3b2

Q.5

30% of the items were sold at a profit of 40% while the remaining were sold at x% loss. If the overall loss is 10%, find the value of x.

Q.6

If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 - 2x + 3 = 0, then find the equation whose roots are 1/α2 and 1/β2.

Q.7

If 3y + 4x = 1, y = x + 5 and 5y + bx = 3 are concurrent, find the value of 'b'.

Q.8

The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at distances m and n metres are complementary. If the two points and the base of the tower are on the same straight line, then what will be the height of the tower?

Q.9

The following steps are involved in finding a number, if the positive number is less than its square by 30. Arrange them in sequential order:
(A) x2 - x - 30 = 0
(B) x = 6
(C) x2 - x = 30
(D) (x + 5) (x - 6) = 0

Q.10

Find the values of a and b for which 3x3 - ax2 - 74x + b is a multiple of x2 + 2x - 24.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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