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The Championship Belt Caper
The shiny Golden Championship Belt went missing right before the main event at Slamville Arena! Detective Cena was called in to examine the locker rooms and solve the mystery.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Move | Entrance Gear | Wristband Arm | Hair Style | Distraction Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Woods | Spin Buster | Gold Trophy | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Squeaky Toy |
| John Cena | Chokeslam | Bright Red Cap | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Randy Orton | Spin Buster | Gold Trophy | Right Wristband | Spiky Hair | Bright Flashlight |
| Sami Zayn | Attitude Adjustment | Camo Shorts | Left Wristband | Spiky Hair | Squeaky Toy |
| Sheamus | Spin Buster | Gold Trophy | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Asuka | Spin Buster | Camo Shorts | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Roman Reigns | Diving Elbow | Gold Trophy | Left Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Seth Rollins | Diving Elbow | Neon Wristbands | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Becky Lynch | Attitude Adjustment | Neon Wristbands | Left Wristband | Spiky Hair | Bright Flashlight |
| Kofi Kingston | Spin Buster | Neon Wristbands | Right Wristband | Spiky Hair | Loud Foghorn |
| Edge | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Gold Trophy | Left Wristband | Spiky Hair | Loud Foghorn |
| Drew McIntyre | Diving Elbow | Neon Wristbands | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Squeaky Toy |
| Big E | Diving Elbow | Camo Shorts | Left Wristband | Slicked Back | Loud Foghorn |
| Kevin Owens | Chokeslam | Gold Trophy | Left Wristband | Slicked Back | Bright Flashlight |
| AJ Styles | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Heavy Metal Chain | Right Wristband | Spiky Hair | Squeaky Toy |
| Cody Rhodes | Chokeslam | Bright Red Cap | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Loud Foghorn |
| Ronda Rousey | Chokeslam | Camo Shorts | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Loud Foghorn |
| Rey Mysterio | Attitude Adjustment | Neon Wristbands | Right Wristband | Spiky Hair | Squeaky Toy |
| Sasha Banks | Chokeslam | Bright Red Cap | Right Wristband | Spiky Hair | Bright Flashlight |
| Bianca Belair | Five Knuckle Shuffle | Heavy Metal Chain | Right Wristband | Buzz Cut | Bright Flashlight |
| Batista | Diving Elbow | Heavy Metal Chain | Left Wristband | Spiky Hair | Bright Flashlight |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The referee counted rows of ring folding chairs to gather clues.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
36
25
44
1
63
20
20
54
63
110
60
84
44
70
110
84
T
36
108
44
54
2
54
25
44
54
1
81
56
44
T
36
54
20
32
25
54
63
110
4 × 9 =T
10 × 11 =N
6 × 9 =A
9 × 12 =W
2 × 10 =L
2 × 1 =R
9 × 7 =I
9 × 9 =Y
12 × 7 =O
1 × 1 =V
8 × 7 =M
5 × 5 =H
8 × 4 =C
4 × 11 =E
7 × 10 =S
12 × 5 =D
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
The security guard tracked down clues by calculating fan merch totals.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
R
72
44
59
41
30
18
R
72
44
70
30
B
A
N
D
There were 601 wristbands in all. 25 wristbands were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Slamville Crew. How many wristbands did each get?R
John Cena collected 148 t-shirts in the morning and 202 t-shirts in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Slamville Crew. How many t-shirts did each get?S
There were 291 folding chairs in all. 27 folding chairs were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 6 Slamville Crew. How many folding chairs did each get?I
There were 220 championship belts in all. 4 Slamville Crew used 40 championship belts each. The other 2 Slamville Crew shared the rest equally. How many championship belts did each of the other Slamville Crew get?T
There were 194 wristbands in all. 17 wristbands were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 3 Slamville Crew. How many wristbands did each get?G
John Cena earned 3 t-shirts in each of 4 rounds, plus 44 bonus t-shirts. Then 15 t-shirts were lost. How many t-shirts are left?H
There were 211 championship belts in all. 31 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 Slamville Crew. How many championship belts did each get?W
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Bar model word problems
The manager drew a bar model comparing lengths of left-behind ropes.
Draw a bar model to solve each word problem. Its answer reveals a letter — write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
B
73
112
43
25
65
10
44
L
A
S
65
L
43
25
65
10
There were 80 folding chairs in all. 7 folding chairs were used. How many folding chairs are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→B
John Cena shares 86 championship belts equally among 2 teams. How many championship belts does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→I
The red team has 68 t-shirts and the blue team has 24 t-shirts. How many more t-shirts does the red team have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→F
John Cena has 195 folding chairs, packed 3 to a bag. How many bags can be filled?
draw a bar model
Answer:→H
John Cena has 2 times as many foam fingers as a teammate. The teammate has 5 foam fingers. How many foam fingers does John Cena have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→T
There were 35 wristbands in all. 10 wristbands were used. How many wristbands are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→G
John Cena has 224 wristbands, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled?
draw a bar model
Answer:→R
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
The announcer calculated what fraction of locker room keys were stolen.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
I
19
18
11
27
24
6
I
19
20
8
6
22
16
25
22
7
18
13
24
33
22
16
6
17
7
9
9
21
7
6
33
8
I
19
16
24
3/6 of 38 =I
1/3 of 81 =E
4/10 of 55 =O
3/10 of 80 =S
1/10 of 200 =G
2/8 of 44 =V
3/4 of 8 =T
2/5 of 20 =A
2/10 of 90 =N
3/5 of 55 =H
3/6 of 14 =U
1/3 of 27 =Z
1/10 of 160 =R
2/8 of 84 =C
4/8 of 34 =B
1/3 of 39 =D
5/6 of 30 =F
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The detective divided the remaining suspect locker numbers among guards.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
21 ÷ 3 = ?
54 ÷ 9 = ?
55 ÷ 5 = ?
4 ÷ 1 = ?
64 ÷ 8 = ?
36 ÷ 12 = ?
96 ÷ 8 = ?
10 ÷ 2 = ?
14 ÷ 7 = ?
12 ÷ 12 = ?
70 ÷ 7 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain struck with a diving elbow, then adjusted a bright red cap.
2.The villain performed an attitude adjustment, then hoisted a gold trophy.
3.The villain landed a five knuckle shuffle, then marched in camo shorts.
4.The villain struck with a diving elbow, then marched in camo shorts.
5.The villain struck with a diving elbow, then clanked a heavy metal chain.
6.The villain struck with a diving elbow, then flashed bright neon wristbands.
7.The villain executed a spin buster, then hoisted a gold trophy.
8.The villain performed an attitude adjustment, then flashed bright neon wristbands.
9.The villain delivered a chokeslam, then adjusted a bright red cap.
10.The villain performed an attitude adjustment, then clanked a heavy metal chain.
11.The villain executed a spin buster, then marched in camo shorts.
12.The villain landed a five knuckle shuffle, then hoisted a gold trophy.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Belt Caper
Culprit: John Cena (Chokeslam · Bright Red Cap · Right Wristband · Buzz Cut · Bright Flashlight)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR A HEAVY METAL CHAIN"4 × 9 = 36 (T) · 10 × 11 = 110 (N) · 6 × 9 = 54 (A) · 9 × 12 = 108 (W) · 2 × 10 = 20 (L) · 2 × 1 = 2 (R) · 9 × 7 = 63 (I) · 9 × 9 = 81 (Y) · 12 × 7 = 84 (O) · 1 × 1 = 1 (V) · 8 × 7 = 56 (M) · 5 × 5 = 25 (H) · 8 × 4 = 32 (C) · 4 × 11 = 44 (E) · 7 × 10 = 70 (S) · 12 × 5 = 60 (D)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "RIGHT WRISTBAND"There were 601 wristbands in all. 25 wristbands were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Slamville Crew. How many wristbands did each get? = 72 (R) · John Cena collected 148 t-shirts in the morning and 202 t-shirts in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Slamville Crew. How many t-shirts did each get? = 70 (S) · There were 291 folding chairs in all. 27 folding chairs were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 6 Slamville Crew. How many folding chairs did each get? = 44 (I) · There were 220 championship belts in all. 4 Slamville Crew used 40 championship belts each. The other 2 Slamville Crew shared the rest equally. How many championship belts did each of the other Slamville Crew get? = 30 (T) · There were 194 wristbands in all. 17 wristbands were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 3 Slamville Crew. How many wristbands did each get? = 59 (G) · John Cena earned 3 t-shirts in each of 4 rounds, plus 44 bonus t-shirts. Then 15 t-shirts were lost. How many t-shirts are left? = 41 (H) · There were 211 championship belts in all. 31 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 Slamville Crew. How many championship belts did each get? = 18 (W)
- Clue 3 (Bar model word problems): "BRIGHT FLASHLIGHT"There were 80 folding chairs in all. 7 folding chairs were used. How many folding chairs are left? = 73 (B) · John Cena shares 86 championship belts equally among 2 teams. How many championship belts does each team get? = 43 (I) · The red team has 68 t-shirts and the blue team has 24 t-shirts. How many more t-shirts does the red team have? = 44 (F) · John Cena has 195 folding chairs, packed 3 to a bag. How many bags can be filled? = 65 (H) · John Cena has 2 times as many foam fingers as a teammate. The teammate has 5 foam fingers. How many foam fingers does John Cena have? = 10 (T) · There were 35 wristbands in all. 10 wristbands were used. How many wristbands are left? = 25 (G) · John Cena has 224 wristbands, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled? = 112 (R)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "INVESTIGATOR FOUND SHORT BUZZ CUT HAIRS"3/6 of 38 = 19 (I) · 1/3 of 81 = 27 (E) · 4/10 of 55 = 22 (O) · 3/10 of 80 = 24 (S) · 1/10 of 200 = 20 (G) · 2/8 of 44 = 11 (V) · 3/4 of 8 = 6 (T) · 2/5 of 20 = 8 (A) · 2/10 of 90 = 18 (N) · 3/5 of 55 = 33 (H) · 3/6 of 14 = 7 (U) · 1/3 of 27 = 9 (Z) · 1/10 of 160 = 16 (R) · 2/8 of 84 = 21 (C) · 4/8 of 34 = 17 (B) · 1/3 of 39 = 13 (D) · 5/6 of 30 = 25 (F)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 9) → John Cena21 ÷ 3 = 7 · 54 ÷ 9 = 6 · 55 ÷ 5 = 11 · 4 ÷ 1 = 4 · 64 ÷ 8 = 8 · 36 ÷ 12 = 3 · 96 ÷ 8 = 12 · 10 ÷ 2 = 5 · 14 ÷ 7 = 2 · 12 ÷ 12 = 1 · 70 ÷ 7 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Multi-step word problems, Bar models, Fractions of a number, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Championship Belt Caper — set in Slamville Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects