🐱 CatsGrade 5Reading: grades 3-4Fractions of a numberOrder of operationsMultiplicationRoundingDivision
The Great Catnip Caper
The Golden Paw Trophy has gone missing right before the best-in-show award! A crafty feline sneaked into the hall and snatched it. Help Detective Whiskers follow the clues and catch the culprit!
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 | Gadget Tool | Special Habit | Accessory | Fur Pattern | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Purr | Yarn Balls | Chasing Bubbles | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Garrick Garfield | Catnip Sprays | Climbing Trees | Spotted Bowtie | Jet Black Fur | Fresh Tuna |
| Barnaby Boots | Catnip Sprays | Chasing Bubbles | Bell Collar | Calico Fur | Warm Blanket |
| Jasper Jingle | Feather Dusters | Napping In Sun | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Fresh Tuna |
| Xander Claw | Laser Pointers | Climbing Trees | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Fresh Tuna |
| Valerie Velvet | Squeaky Mice | Purring Loudly | Spotted Bowtie | Jet Black Fur | Warm Blanket |
| Hazel Whiskers | Feather Dusters | Purring Loudly | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Nala Nibbles | Laser Pointers | Knocking Off Cups | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Zelda Zigzag | Feather Dusters | Knocking Off Cups | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Penelope Pounce | Catnip Sprays | Climbing Trees | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Ignatius Itchy | Catnip Sprays | Knocking Off Cups | Spotted Bowtie | Jet Black Fur | Fresh Tuna |
| Buster Biscuit | Laser Pointers | Chasing Bubbles | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Felix Fluff | Yarn Balls | Napping In Sun | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Una Unikitty | Catnip Sprays | Napping In Sun | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Luna Paws | Catnip Sprays | Chasing Bubbles | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Cleo Catnip | Feather Dusters | Purring Loudly | Bell Collar | Jet Black Fur | Fresh Tuna |
| Rosie Rascal | Yarn Balls | Knocking Off Cups | Bell Collar | Jet Black Fur | Fresh Tuna |
| Winston Whisker | Feather Dusters | Climbing Trees | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Cardboard Box |
| Trixie Tail | Yarn Balls | Chasing Bubbles | Bell Collar | Orange Tabby | Fresh Tuna |
| Yara Yarn | Squeaky Mice | Climbing Trees | Spotted Bowtie | Orange Tabby | Warm Blanket |
| Simba Scratch | Squeaky Mice | Knocking Off Cups | Spotted Bowtie | Calico Fur | Warm Blanket |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
Detective Whiskers counted a fraction of the stray kibble left behind to uncover the first note.
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
23
9
20
5
25
31
31
19
25
15
22
24
20
32
15
24
T
23
2
9
19
32
20
32
24
19
27
10
30
10
10
31
20
32
2/10 of 115 =T
3/5 of 40 =O
2/4 of 62 =L
4/6 of 30 =E
5/10 of 10 =V
4/8 of 4 =C
2/6 of 45 =N
1/6 of 162 =P
1/6 of 192 =S
2/10 of 150 =U
2/5 of 55 =D
5/8 of 16 =B
2/10 of 125 =I
2/6 of 57 =A
3/4 of 12 =H
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Order of operations
To unlock the secret diary, the team followed a multi step agility course code.
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
63
35
9
34
49
34
52
9
57
T
63
69
9
46
T
63
73
9
35
44
64
74
31
34
52
27
T
63
T
63
9
74
73
27
16
T
63
44
9
31 + 4 × 8 =T
8 × 7 - 12 =I
7 + 3 × 3 =W
8 × 9 - 20 =P
3 + 6 × 4 =O
11 × 6 - 17 =U
5 × 11 - 21 =S
8 × 10 - 11 =L
8 × 9 - 8 =N
4 × 11 - 13 =A
6 × 7 - 7 =H
6 × 12 - 15 =C
10 × 10 - 27 =B
7 × 5 - 26 =E
11 × 8 - 14 =D
8 × 6 - 2 =F
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Examining the pantry shelves, Whiskers counted equal rows of fish cans to reveal a clue.
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
1
84
66
60
25
66
132
55
80
4
99
12
33
25
4
T
1
9
66
60
28
60
T
1
132
81
132
9
27
36
12
132
25
55
66
T
1
1 × 1 =T
11 × 3 =D
6 × 11 =E
5 × 5 =N
4 × 7 =I
9 × 11 =U
8 × 10 =C
9 × 9 =W
6 × 10 =S
4 × 1 =O
5 × 11 =K
1 × 9 =R
9 × 3 =M
11 × 12 =A
4 × 3 =L
7 × 12 =H
9 × 4 =B
0/17 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The digital paw scanner only displayed rounded weights, hiding a suspect detail.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
E
2000
200
90
20
E
2000
7000
170
E
2000
70
9000
1700
50
70
170
1700
370
230
1700
700
1700
3700
370
7000
30
E
2000
230
370
3000
3000
110
700
430
3700
Round 2,328 to the nearest thousandE
Round 108 to the nearest tenY
Round 9,427 to the nearest thousandH
Round 171 to the nearest hundredV
Round 3,191 to the nearest thousandB
Round 34 to the nearest tenG
Round 87 to the nearest tenI
Round 228 to the nearest tenT
Round 48 to the nearest tenW
Round 3,705 to the nearest hundredR
Round 6,580 to the nearest thousandN
Round 713 to the nearest hundredF
Round 170 to the nearest tenC
Round 366 to the nearest tenA
Round 19 to the nearest tenD
Round 66 to the nearest tenS
Round 1,691 to the nearest hundredO
Round 431 to the nearest tenU
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Splitting the catnip toys evenly among cozy baskets revealed the final secret message.
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
40 ÷ 10 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
80 ÷ 10 = ?
77 ÷ 11 = ?
44 ÷ 4 = ?
33 ÷ 11 = ?
120 ÷ 12 = ?
60 ÷ 12 = ?
12 ÷ 1 = ?
54 ÷ 6 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain zapped the stage with laser pointers, then purred loudly to cover the noise.
2.The villain dusted the trophies with feather dusters, then knocked ceramic cups off the tables.
3.The villain dusted the trophies with feather dusters, then purred loudly to cover the noise.
4.The villain distracted the guards with squeaky mice, then scrambled up the giant climbing trees.
5.The villain distracted the guards with squeaky mice, then purred loudly to cover the noise.
6.The villain sprayed the hallway with catnip mist, then curled up for a nap in the sun.
7.The villain tangled the entryway in yarn balls, then knocked ceramic cups off the tables.
8.The villain tangled the entryway in yarn balls, then curled up for a nap in the sun.
9.The villain distracted the guards with squeaky mice, then knocked ceramic cups off the tables.
10.The villain tangled the entryway in yarn balls, then chased soap bubbles across the hall.
11.The villain dusted the trophies with feather dusters, then curled up for a nap in the sun.
12.The villain sprayed the hallway with catnip mist, then purred loudly to cover the noise.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Catnip Caper
Culprit: Una Unikitty (Catnip Sprays · Napping In Sun · Spotted Bowtie · Orange Tabby · Warm Blanket)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT CHASE SOAP BUBBLES"2/10 of 115 = 23 (T) · 3/5 of 40 = 24 (O) · 2/4 of 62 = 31 (L) · 4/6 of 30 = 20 (E) · 5/10 of 10 = 5 (V) · 4/8 of 4 = 2 (C) · 2/6 of 45 = 15 (N) · 1/6 of 162 = 27 (P) · 1/6 of 192 = 32 (S) · 2/10 of 150 = 30 (U) · 2/5 of 55 = 22 (D) · 5/8 of 16 = 10 (B) · 2/10 of 125 = 25 (I) · 2/6 of 57 = 19 (A) · 3/4 of 12 = 9 (H)
- Clue 2 (Order of operations): "THE SUSPECT LEFT BEHIND A SPOTTED BOWTIE"31 + 4 × 8 = 63 (T) · 8 × 7 - 12 = 44 (I) · 7 + 3 × 3 = 16 (W) · 8 × 9 - 20 = 52 (P) · 3 + 6 × 4 = 27 (O) · 11 × 6 - 17 = 49 (U) · 5 × 11 - 21 = 34 (S) · 8 × 10 - 11 = 69 (L) · 8 × 9 - 8 = 64 (N) · 4 × 11 - 13 = 31 (A) · 6 × 7 - 7 = 35 (H) · 6 × 12 - 15 = 57 (C) · 10 × 10 - 27 = 73 (B) · 7 × 5 - 26 = 9 (E) · 11 × 8 - 14 = 74 (D) · 8 × 6 - 2 = 46 (F)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SNEAK COULD NOT RESIST A WARM BLANKET"1 × 1 = 1 (T) · 11 × 3 = 33 (D) · 6 × 11 = 66 (E) · 5 × 5 = 25 (N) · 4 × 7 = 28 (I) · 9 × 11 = 99 (U) · 8 × 10 = 80 (C) · 9 × 9 = 81 (W) · 6 × 10 = 60 (S) · 4 × 1 = 4 (O) · 5 × 11 = 55 (K) · 1 × 9 = 9 (R) · 9 × 3 = 27 (M) · 11 × 12 = 132 (A) · 4 × 3 = 12 (L) · 7 × 12 = 84 (H) · 9 × 4 = 36 (B)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "EVIDENCE SHOWS COAT OF ORANGE TABBY FUR"Round 2,328 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (E) · Round 108 to the nearest ten = 110 (Y) · Round 9,427 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (H) · Round 171 to the nearest hundred = 200 (V) · Round 3,191 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (B) · Round 34 to the nearest ten = 30 (G) · Round 87 to the nearest ten = 90 (I) · Round 228 to the nearest ten = 230 (T) · Round 48 to the nearest ten = 50 (W) · Round 3,705 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (R) · Round 6,580 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (N) · Round 713 to the nearest hundred = 700 (F) · Round 170 to the nearest ten = 170 (C) · Round 366 to the nearest ten = 370 (A) · Round 19 to the nearest ten = 20 (D) · Round 66 to the nearest ten = 70 (S) · Round 1,691 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (O) · Round 431 to the nearest ten = 430 (U)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 6) → Una Unikitty40 ÷ 10 = 4 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 80 ÷ 10 = 8 · 77 ÷ 11 = 7 · 44 ÷ 4 = 11 · 33 ÷ 11 = 3 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10 · 60 ÷ 12 = 5 · 12 ÷ 1 = 12 · 54 ÷ 6 = 9 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Catnip Caper — set in Whisker Haven Cat Show
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects