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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Q.1	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.2	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.3	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.4	If x = 3 + 2√2, then what will be the value of x2 + 1/x2?
	a) 35		b) 32
	c) 36		d) 34

Q.5	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

Q.6	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.7	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.8	Two years ago, the ratio of A's age to B's age at that time was 5:9. A's age three years ago was 13 years less than B's age six years ago. What is B's present age?
	a) 38 years		b) 30 years
	c) 34 years		d) 32 years

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

Q.10	It is known that if x + y = 10, then x + y + z = 10 + z. The Euclid's axiom that illustrates this statement is:
	a) first axiom		b) third axiom
	c) second axiom		d) fourth axiom

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