Class 8 CBSE Mathematics Sample Paper (Revised)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. The value of 5^2 is:
a) 10 b) 25 c) 20 d) 15
2. If a cuboid has dimensions 5 cm × 3 cm × 4 cm, its volume is:
a) 60 cm³ b) 20 cm³ c) 12 cm³ d) 15 cm³
3. In direct proportion, if x increases, then y:
a) Decreases b) Remains same c) Increases d) None
4. The standard form of 0.00032 is:
a) 3.2 × 10^-4 b) 3.2 × 10^-5 c) 32 × 10^-4 d) 0.32 × 10^-3
5. If (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2, then the expansion of (x+3)^2 is:
a) x^2 + 6x + 9 b) x^2 + 9x + 6 c) x^2 + 3x + 6 d) None
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
7. The volume of a cube of side a is ______.
8. The identity (a-b)(a+b) = ______ is known as the difference of squares.
9. If two quantities increase in the same ratio, they are in ______ proportion.
10. The value of 10^3 is ______.
Section C: Match the Following
1. Cube -> s^3
2. Direct Proportion -> y = kx
3. Exponent Rule -> a^m × a^n = a^(m+n)
4. Difference of Squares -> (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
5. Linear Equation -> ax + b = 0
Section D: Sums (35+ Questions)
11. A cube has a side of 7 cm. Find its volume.
12. Find the area of a rectangle of length 12 cm and width 5 cm.
13. If 2^3 × 2^5 = 2^x, find the value of x.
14. Simplify: (3^3 × 3^2) ÷ 3^4.
15. Factorize x^2 - 9.
16. Solve: 3x + 5 = 20.
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(35+ more questions)
Section E: Case Study Questions
41. A company manufactures rectangular boxes with a length of 10 cm, width of 5 cm, and height of
8 cm. Calculate:
- The volume of one box.
- The total surface area of one box.
- If 50 such boxes are needed, what will be the total volume required?
42. Riya has a rectangular garden where the length is twice the width. The perimeter of the garden
is 48 meters. Find the length and width of the garden using a linear equation.