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 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.2	1/2 (a + b + c) {(a - b)2 + (b - c)2 + (c - a)2} = ?
	a) a3 + b3 + c3 + 3abc		b) a3 + b3 + c3 + 3abc(a + b + c)
	c)  a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc		d) 3abc

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

Q.4	If (x3 + ax2 + bx + 4) / (x2 + x - 2) is a polynomial of degree 1 in x, then what are the values of a and b, respectively?
	a) -1, -4		b) -1, 4
	c) 3, -4		d) 3, 4

Q.5	ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A(-1, -1), B(-1, 4), C(5, 4) and D(5, -1). P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of AB, BC, CD and DA, respectively. The quadrilateral PQRS is a:
	a) Square		b) Rectangle
	c) Rhombus		d) None of these

Q.6	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.7	The area of a rectangular field is 460 m2. If the length is 15% more than the breadth, then what is the breadth of the field?
	a) 15 m		b) 34.5 m
	c) 26 m		d) 20 m

Q.8	ABCD is a rhombus with angle ABC = 56⁰, then angle ACD is equal to:
	a) 90⁰		b) 60⁰
	c) 56⁰		d) 62⁰

Q.9	If x = a(b - c), y = b(c - a) and z = c(a - b), then (x/a)3 + (y/b)3 + (z/c)3 = ?
	a) 3xyz/abc		b) xyz/abc
	c) 3xyzabc		d) 3

Q.10	A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a number less than 8.
	a) 11/23		b) 1
	c) 1/2		d) 3/2

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