CREST Mathematics Olympiad Class 9 Sample Paper

Class 9 is a stepping stone to more advanced mathematics, and building strong fundamentals is key. The Maths Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 9 is designed to help students practise challenging problems, sharpen logical reasoning, and become familiar with the Olympiad exam format.

What's Included in the Sample Paper?

• Well-structured multiple-choice questions based on Class 9 maths topics.
• Two sections: Practical Mathematics and Achiever's Section to develop deeper thinking.
• Answer key with explanations to support guided learning and independent revision.

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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

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Sample Questions

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Q.1	On simplifying (a + b)3 + (a - b)3 + 6a(a2 - b2) we get:
	a) 8a2		b) 8a2b
	c) 8a3b		d) 8a3

Q.2	If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator the fraction becomes 1. It also becomes 1/2 if we add 1 to the denominator, then the sum of the numerator and the denominator of the fraction is:
	a) 7		b) 8
	c) 2		d) 11

Q.3	In measuring the sides of a rectangle, there is an excess of 5% on one side and 2% deficit on the other. Then the error per cent in the area is:
	a) 3.3		b) 3.0
	c) 2.9		d) 2.7

Q.4	The speed of Karolina is 5 km/h more than that of Andrea. Andrea reaches his home from office 2 hours earlier than Karolina. If Andrea and Karolina stay 12 km and 48 km from their respective offices, find the speed of Karolina:
	a) 10 km/h		b) 4 km/h
	c) 9 km/h		d) 6.25 km/h

Q.5	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.6	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.7	If (x + y + z) = 1, xy + yz + zx = -1, xyz = -1, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 is:
	a) -1		b) 1
	c) 2		d) -2

Q.8	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.9	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.10	The square root of 5 + 2√6 is:
	a) √3 + 2		b) √3 - √2
	c) √2 - √3		d) √3 + √2

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