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Math Olympiad Questions for Class 5 (SOF IMO 2023-24)

Update on: 24 Apr 2023, 11:09 AM

Math Olympiad Questions for Class 5

Math Olympiad Questions for Class 5 have been designed to help students comprehensively understand various mathematical concepts. SOF IMO serves as a platform for students to discover their potential and improve their learning abilities. As students in Class 5 begin their journey, SOF IMO Math Olympiad Questions for Class 5 will provide an excellent opportunity to teach children the fundamental concepts of Mathematics in an engaging and effective way, reinforcing weak areas while honing their skills in national and international levels.

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SOF IMO Syllabus

The syllabus covers four sections: Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, and Achievers. These sections provide a comprehensive approach to math learning, ensuring that children develop a strong foundation in mathematics while fostering their critical thinking skills. The syllabus aligns with the curriculum taught at school. This means that the topics covered in the math Olympiad are similar to what your child learns in their regular math classes. You can check here for the complete IMO Syllabus Class 5 (2023-24) here.

Math Olympiad Questions for Class 5

Section – 1

Q.1. What comes next in the pattern? 2, 4, 6, __?

   a) 8
   b) 10
   c) 12
   d) 14
Answer
(b) 10

 

Q.2. Which of the following is a reflection of the letter “T” in a mirror?

  a) U
  b) L
  c) I
  d) H
Answer
(d) H

 

Q.3. If NORTH is coded as OPQSU, how is SOUTH coded?

   a) RSTVW
   b) RPSTV
   c) QRSTU
   d) RSTUW
Answer
(b) RPSTV

 

Q.4.  Which shape has 4 sides and all sides equal in length?

   a) Rectangle
   b) Triangle
   c) Square
   d) Circle
Answer
(c) Square

 

Q.5. In a ranking test, if Tom is the 5th highest and there are 12 students in total, what is Tom’s rank from the bottom?

   a) 8th
   b) 9th
   c) 10th
   d) 11th
Answer
(a) 8th

 

Section – 2

Q.6. What is the place value of 5 in the number 8,574,216?

   a) 5,000
   b) 50,000
   c) 500,000
   d) 5,000,000
Answer
(b) 50,000

 

Q.7. Which fraction is equivalent to 0.75?

   a) 3/5
   b) 2/4
   c) 1/4
   d) 3/4
Answer
(d) 3/4

 

Q.8. How many millimeters are in 2 centimeters?

   a) 10 mm
   b) 20 mm
   c) 100 mm
   d) 200 mm
Answer
(a) 10 mm

 

Q.9. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 6 cm and width 4 cm?

   a) 10 cm
   b) 16 cm
   c) 20 cm
   d) 24 cm
Answer
(b) 16 cm

 

Q.10. Which geometrical shape has 5 sides?

    a) Triangle
    b) Square
    c) Pentagon
    d) Hexagon
Answer
(c) Pentagon

 

Section – 3 

Q.11. What is the missing number in the sequence: 2, 5, 10, __, 26?

    a) 15
    b) 18
    c) 20
    d) 22
Answer

(c) 20

 

Q.12. If all cats are animals and some animals are black, can we conclude that some cats are black?

    a) Yes
    b) No
Answer

(a) Yes

 

Section – 4 

Q.13. If you add 3.45 and 1.87, what is the result?

    a) 4.12
    b) 5.32
    c) 5.32
    d) 6.32
Answer

(b) 5.32

Q.14. What is the area of a square with a side length of 9 cm?

    a) 9 square cm
    b) 18 square cm
    c) 27 square cm
    d) 81 square cm
Answer
(d) 81 square cm

 

Q.15. How many degrees are there in a right angle?

    a) 45 degrees
    b) 90 degrees
    c) 180 degrees
    d) 360 degrees
Answer
(b) 90 degrees

 

Q.16. If a triangle has angles measuring 30 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

    a) Equilateral
    b) Isosceles
    c) Scalene
    d) Right-angled
Answer
(d) Right-angled

 

Q.17.  If you have 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, and 5 green marbles, what is the probability of selecting a red marble at random?

    a) 1/3
    b) 1/4
    c) 3/12
    d) 4/12
Answer
(a) 1/3

 

Q.18. How many sides does a cube have?

    a) 4
    b) 6
    c) 8
    d) 12
Answer
(b) 6

 

Q.19. Which of the following graphs represents the number of students in each grade level in a school?

    a) Line graph
    b) Bar graph
    c) Pie chart
    d) Scatter plot
Answer
(b) Bar graph

 

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Mathematics is a subject that requires consistent practice. By solving Math Olympiad previous year’s question papers for Class 5, students can enhance their confidence in dealing with complex mathematical problems. You can always look for Math Olympiad Books for class 5 to get your hands on physical books. This, in turn, boosts their intelligence and overall skills.

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