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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Sample Questions

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Q.1	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.2	Match the following:  List- I List-II  (P) Add x5 + 8x3 - 7x2 + 12 and -3x3 + 10x2 + 8  (1) -x3 - 3x2 + 3x + 2  (Q) Subtract 2x2y + 4x2y2 +3xy2 from 5x2y + 7xy2  (2) -x3 + x2 + 3x -6  (R) Subtract 2x3 + 2x2 - 4x - 4 from x3 - x2 - x - 2  (3) x5 + 5x3 + 3x2 + 20  (S) Add x3 - x2 - x - 2 and 2x2 - 2x3 + 4x - 4   (4) 3x2y + 4xy2 - 4x2y2
	a) P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4		b) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
	c) P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1		d) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

Q.3	Which of the following statements is correct?
	a) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 9 and 11.		b) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 5 and 11.
	c) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 3 and 9.		d) The number 111,111,111,111 is divisible by 3 and 11.

Q.4	If the angles of a triangle are (x - 35)°, (x - 25)° and (1/2x - 10)°, then find the value of x.
	a) 150°		b) 170°
	c) 110°		d) 100°

Q.5	In an examination, 42% of students failed in Hindi and 25% failed in English. If 17% failed in both subjects, the percentage of those who passed both subjects is
	a) 23%		b) 27%
	c) 33%		d) 50%

Q.6	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.7	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?
	a) 20 years		b) 45 years
	c) 40 years		d) 50 years

Q.8	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.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	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?
	a) 1/2		b) 3/4
	c) 1/6		d) 1/4

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