Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad 2024 - Sample Paper
24 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a correct factorization of $2x^2 + x - 6$?

  • $x - 3$ $(x + 2)$
  • $(2x - 3) x - 3$
  • $(2x + 1)(x - 6)$
  • $(2x - 3)(x + 2)$ (correct)

Which point lies on the graphs of $y = 2x + 1 - x^2$, $y = x^2 - 4x + 1$, and $y = 2x^2 - 8x + 1$?

  • (1, -2)
  • (0, 1)
  • (4, 1) (correct)
  • (1, 0)

If Fatima eats 40% of 6 cupcakes in 30 minutes, how many hours will it take her to finish all cupcakes?

  • 1.25
  • 2
  • 2.5 (correct)
  • 1.5

What is the 2024th digit in the sequence of the numbers written by Abdullah?

<p>4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are there in half of a third of a quarter of a day?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest difference possible between two 3-digit numbers using each digit only once?

<p>987 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the largest 6-digit palindromic number and the smallest 5-digit palindromic number?

<p>1010000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is essential to determine the area of a given shape?

<p>The dimensions of the shape's base and height (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Hassan rolls a die 20 times and gets a 6 each time, which of the following values of n for tossing a coin would be possible, given that getting tails n times is less likely?

<p>30 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of triangle PQR formed by points of tangency on circles inscribed in a rectangle with sides of lengths 14 cm and 2 cm?

<p>8 cm² (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of selecting 2 kings from a group of 6 playing cards, where only 2 are kings?

<p>1/15 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given four distinct whole numbers a, b, c, and d, if ab + bc + cd + ad is odd, how many of these numbers can be even?

<p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of a circle contains points closer to point A on the boundary than to center O?

<p>1/4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a circle filled with five whole numbers, with no two or three consecutive numbers summing up to a multiple of 3, how many numbers can be divisible by 3?

<p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a rectangle has a length of 14 cm and a width of 2 cm, which of the following could represent the area of a triangle formed by points tangent to circles inside the rectangle?

<p>10√2 cm² (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible value of n such that the probability of tossing n tails is less than the probability of rolling a 6 twenty times?

<p>20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers could not have been an integer root of the polynomial x7 + 2x6 + ... + 6?

<p>6 (A), −3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest possible number that Ahmad could have written if the mean of the ten distinct positive numbers is 10?

<p>91 (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario where each animal claims the one on their right is a fox, what can be inferred about the total number of animals on the island?

<p>The number is a multiple of 2. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cats are needed to catch 100 rats in 100 minutes based on the given ratio of cats to rats?

<p>50 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What total distance does the fly cover while flying between Rehan and Malaik until they meet?

<p>10 km (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following shapes cannot be split into two trapeziums by drawing one straight line?

<p>A triangle (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If 3 cats catch 3 rats in 3 minutes, what will be the rate at which 5 cats can catch 5 rats in 5 minutes?

<p>5 rats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest possible integer solution for the equation a(a + b) = 0?

<p>0 (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Factorization of 2x^2 + x - 6

(2x - 3)(x + 2)

Point on the graphs y = 2x + 1 - x^2, y = x^2 - 4x + 1, y = 2x^2 - 8x + 1

None of the options are mentioned in the questions.

Time to finish 6 cupcakes (40% eaten in 30 minutes)

1.5 hours

2024th digit in 987654321...

1

Signup and view all the flashcards

Hours in half of a third of a quarter of a day

1 hour

Signup and view all the flashcards

Biggest difference of two 3-digit numbers (unique digits)

899

Signup and view all the flashcards

Sum of largest 6-digit & smallest 5-digit palindrome

1010000

Signup and view all the flashcards

Definition of a palindromic number

A number that reads the same backward and forward.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Polynomial root

A value that, when substituted for the variable in a polynomial, makes the polynomial equal to zero.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Mean of a sequence

The sum of all numbers in a sequence divided by the total number of elements.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Trapezoid

A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Rate of catching a rat

The number of rats caught per unit time by a certain number of cats.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Relative speed

The combined speed of two objects moving towards each other, equal to the sum of their individual speeds.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Constant speed

Speed that does not change over time.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Distance covered by a fly

The total length traveled by a fly, while two objects approach each other.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Rabbit vs. Fox

Rabbits always tell the truth, foxes always lie.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Probability of Two Kings

Given 6 cards with 2 kings, find the probability of drawing 2 kings in a row.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Odd Sum of Products

Determine how many of four distinct whole numbers can be even if their product sum (ab + bc + cd + ad) is odd.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Circle's Area Ratio

Point A is on a circle with center O. What fraction of the circle's area contains points closer to A than O?

Signup and view all the flashcards

Circular Numbers with No Sum of 3

Five whole numbers are arranged in a circle, no 2 or 3 consecutive numbers add up to a multiple of 3. Find the maximum number of multiples of 3.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Less Likely Event

Hassan rolled a die 20 times and got a 6 every time. He flipped a coin n times and got tails each time. If the coin flips are less likely, find possible values of n.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Triangle Area from Tangency

A rectangle with sides 14 cm and 2 cm has identical, tangent circles. What is the area of triangle PQR, formed by the points of tangency?

Signup and view all the flashcards

Coin Toss Probability

What is the probability of getting a tail on a single coin toss?

Signup and view all the flashcards

Dice Roll Probability

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a standard six-sided die?

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad 2024 - Sample Paper

  • Exam Structure:

    • Total Marks: 100
    • Time Allowed: 3 hours
    • Twenty questions
    • Section A, B, and C
    • Different point values for correct answers based on section.
  • Instructions:

    • Mark answers on the Student Answer Sheet.
    • Dark, neat writing is required.
    • Completely fill in the circles on the answer sheet for each question.

Instructions for the Exam

  • Answer Sheet: Only the Student Answer Sheet will be marked.
  • Answering:
    • Students can write in the booklet, but no marks are given for it.
    • Pencil marks must be dark. Writing should be neat.
    • Completely circle the answer choice on the answer sheet.
  • Time Limit: The exam has a 3-hour time limit.
  • Scoring:
    • Correct answers in section A are worth 3.5 points. Section B is worth 5 points and Section C is worth 7 points each.
    • Incorrect answers score zero points.
    • Unanswered questions get one point.

Sample Questions (Section A)

  • Q1: Factorization of 2x² + x − 6

    • Correct answer: (2x - 3)(x + 2)
  • Q2: Point on the graphs of three equations:

    • y = 2x + 1 - x²
    • y = x² - 4x + 1
    • y = 2x² - 8x + 1
    • Correct answer: (1, 0)
  • Q3: Time to finish cupcakes:

    • Fatima ate 40% of 6 cupcakes in 30 minutes.
    • Time to finish all cupcakes eating at a constant rate.
    • Correct answer: 1.5 hours.
  • Q4: Digit pattern of a repeated string

Sample Questions (Section B)

  • Q9: Integer roots of a polynomial.

    • Polynomial: x⁷ + 2x⁶ + ... + 6
  • Q10: Impossibility of creating two trapezoids. Find the shape.

Sample Questions (Section C)

  • Q15: Probability of rolling a die and flipping a coin.

    • Roll a die 20 times, get 6 each time.
    • Flip a coin 'n' times, get tails each time.
    • Second event is less likely than the first.
    • Find a valid value for 'n'.
  • Q16: Area of a rectangle with inscribed circles.

    • Rectangle's dimensions are 14 cm by 2 cm.
    • Circles are identical and tangent.
    • Find area of triangle PQR
  • Q17: Probability of drawing two kings from a deck of cards.

    • Set-up: 6 cards placed upside down, 2 kings.
    • Choose two cards randomly.
    • Find probability of getting two kings.
  • Q18: Even and odd numbers in a set.

    • Four distinct whole numbers (a, b, c, and d)
    • Expression (ab + bc + cd + ad) is odd.
    • How many of the original numbers could be even??
  • Q19: Proportion of circle closer to a point than the center.

    • Point A on circle, Center O
    • Proportion of circle points closer to A than O.
  • Q20: Divisible by 3 consecutive numbers.

    • 5 whole numbers written in a circle
    • No sum of 3 consecutive numbers divisible by 3.
    • Find the number of numbers divisible by 3.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

Description

Prepare for the Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad 2024 with this sample paper. The exam consists of twenty questions over three sections, each with varying point values. Familiarize yourself with the exam structure and scoring to enhance your performance.

More Like This

2022-2023 Math Olympiad Quiz
11 questions
Quadratic Equations Olympiad
6 questions
Math Olympiad 2023-24 Overview
10 questions

Math Olympiad 2023-24 Overview

DelectableGyrolite6358 avatar
DelectableGyrolite6358
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser