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

Sample Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

ABCD is a parallelogram, E is the mid-point of AB and CE bisects angle BCD. The value of angle DEC is:



Q.2

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:

Q.3

The circum-centre of the triangle formed by points O(0, 0), A(6, 0) and B(0, 6) is ___________.

Q.4

Which of the following is/are correct?
I. If two sides of a triangle are unequal, the larger side has the greater angle opposite to it.
II. The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than its third side.
III. If all the line segments can be drawn to a given line from an external point, the perpendicular line segment is the shortest.
IV. If all the three sides of a triangle are equal, it is called a scalene triangle.

Q.5

If x = 3 + 2√2, then what will be the value of x2 + 1/x2?

Q.6

A person invested $5,000 at the rate of 6% per annum for two years at SI. At the end of two years, he took the entire amount along with interest and invested in another scheme offering 10% CI for two years. What is the total amount received at the end of four years?

Q.7

ABCD is a square of side 'a' cm. AB, BC, CD and AD are all chords of circles with equal radii. If the chords subtend an angle of 120⁰ at the centre of their respective circles, find the total area of the given figure, where arcs are a part of the circle:



Q.8

In the given figure, LM is parallel to QR. If LM divides the triangle PQR such that the area of trapezium LMRQ is two times the area of triangle PLM, then what is PL/PQ equal to?



Q.9

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:

Q.10

If (4 + 3√5)/(4 - 3√5) = a + b√5, then (a, b) = _______

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1bQ.2bQ.3aQ.4bQ.5dQ.6dQ.7bQ.8bQ.9bQ.10d

Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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

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