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The Great Dog Show Heist
Oh no! The Golden Treat Trophy has been swiped right before the Bark City Dog Show! A very sneaky pup snuck into the trophy room and ran off. The Chief Treats Officer needs your help. Look for clues, solve the math puzzles, and sniff out the thief before the big show begins!
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 | Trick Power | Favorite Toy | Collar Color | Fur Type | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Super Bark | Golden Bone | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Buster | High Jump | Tennis Ball | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Squeaky Squirrels |
| Perdita | High Jump | Chew Rope | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Odie | Digging Dash | Flea Collar | Wears Blue Collar | Spotted White Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Shiloh | Super Bark | Golden Bone | Wears Red Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Slinky | Super Bark | Flea Collar | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Squeaky Squirrels |
| Bolt | Snack Snatcher | Chew Rope | Wears Blue Collar | Spotted White Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Pongo | Mega Fetch | Flea Collar | Wears Blue Collar | Fluffy Golden Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Beethoven | Super Bark | Chew Rope | Wears Red Collar | Fluffy Golden Fur | Belly Rubs |
| Hachiko | High Jump | Tennis Ball | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Snoopy | Mega Fetch | Squeaky Toy | Wears Blue Collar | Fluffy Golden Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Clifford | Digging Dash | Golden Bone | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Belly Rubs |
| Dug | High Jump | Flea Collar | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Belly Rubs |
| Bluey | Digging Dash | Chew Rope | Wears Red Collar | Spotted White Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Wishbone | Snack Snatcher | Flea Collar | Wears Red Collar | Fluffy Golden Fur | Belly Rubs |
| Toto | Snack Snatcher | Flea Collar | Wears Red Collar | Spotted White Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Marley | Snack Snatcher | Squeaky Toy | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Balto | Digging Dash | Squeaky Toy | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Squeaky Squirrels |
| Scooby | Super Bark | Tennis Ball | Wears Red Collar | Fluffy Golden Fur | Squeaky Squirrels |
| Nana | High Jump | Golden Bone | Wears Red Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Lady | Digging Dash | Squeaky Toy | Wears Blue Collar | Sleek Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The security cameras recorded the thief running past rows of dog houses. We can find a clue by counting the houses in equal rows!
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
144
6
7
20
56
3
3
60
56
15
50
24
7
72
15
24
T
144
40
60
25
25
64
60
T
144
7
15
15
56
72
66
60
3
3
12 × 12 =T
12 × 5 =A
3 × 5 =N
3 × 1 =L
5 × 5 =R
8 × 7 =I
1 × 7 =E
11 × 6 =B
5 × 8 =C
8 × 8 =Y
8 × 3 =O
5 × 10 =D
6 × 12 =S
5 × 4 =V
6 × 1 =H
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Rounding
The heavy trophy left a deep print in the mud. Our scale can only give a rounded weight, but it will help us find the next 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
5000
7000
200
500
3000
50
800
200
2000
500
200
4000
200
7000
300
30
700
70
50
T
5000
T
5000
200
3000
40
3000
6000
800
300
90
70
8000
200
500
6000
70
70
300
3000
Round 5,047 to the nearest thousandT
Round 28 to the nearest tenD
Round 6,438 to the nearest thousandO
Round 4,335 to the nearest thousandN
Round 3,024 to the nearest thousandR
Round 7,409 to the nearest thousandH
Round 1,988 to the nearest thousandS
Round 337 to the nearest hundredA
Round 482 to the nearest hundredC
Round 205 to the nearest hundredE
Round 52 to the nearest tenI
Round 42 to the nearest tenF
Round 7,887 to the nearest thousandU
Round 90 to the nearest tenB
Round 725 to the nearest hundredG
Round 824 to the nearest hundredM
Round 71 to the nearest tenL
0/17 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
A witness saw the thief drop some treats along the path. Solve this quick story problem about the treats to unlock the clue!
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
P
54
77
67
38
65
49
76
65
49
49
77
R
There were 74 tennis balls. 20 were used up. How many tennis balls are left?P
There were 104 dog treats. 39 were used up. How many dog treats are left?U
There were 70 dog treats. 3 were used up. How many dog treats are left?A
Detective Sparky found 4 dog bowls yesterday and 34 more today. How many dog bowls in all?N
Detective Sparky found 32 squeaky bones yesterday and 44 more today. How many squeaky bones in all?B
There were 58 dog bowls. 9 were used up. How many dog bowls are left?T
Detective Sparky found 52 chew ropes yesterday and 25 more today. How many chew ropes in all?E
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Place value
The security lock has a code based on tens and ones. Group the dog bones into place value boxes to reveal the next hint!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
200
600
4000
20
A
200
7000
400
5000
500
600
10
50
50
300
60
10
A
200
80
300
500
90
20
700
A
200
600
5000
7000
4000
70
50
80
5000
90
80
70
What is the value of the 2 in 3,280?A
What is the value of the 7 in 9,878?H
What is the value of the 6 in 5,861?B
What is the value of the 1 in 514?L
What is the value of the 6 in 654?S
What is the value of the 7 in 8,732?W
What is the value of the 5 in 510?F
What is the value of the 2 in 727?R
What is the value of the 8 in 589?C
What is the value of the 5 in 5,617?O
What is the value of the 4 in 8,472?D
What is the value of the 5 in 7,259?E
What is the value of the 4 in 14,909?T
What is the value of the 3 in 7,326?K
What is the value of the 9 in 1,296?U
What is the value of the 7 in 17,320?N
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to share these chew toys equally among the search dogs to map out the escape path. Let us divide them up!
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
108 ÷ 9 = ?
36 ÷ 6 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
27 ÷ 9 = ?
30 ÷ 6 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
27 ÷ 3 = ?
16 ÷ 2 = ?
80 ÷ 8 = ?
35 ÷ 5 = ?
121 ÷ 11 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain zipped away with a Digging Dash, then squeaked a Squeaky Toy to distract everyone.
2.The villain blasted a loud Super Bark, then buried a Golden Bone in the garden.
3.The villain zipped away with a Digging Dash, then bounced a Tennis Ball down the hallway.
4.The villain blasted a loud Super Bark, then scratched at a Flea Collar.
5.The villain zipped off playing Mega Fetch, then scratched at a Flea Collar.
6.The villain leaped over the fence with a High Jump, then tripped up the guards with a Chew Rope.
7.The villain zipped off playing Mega Fetch, then buried a Golden Bone in the garden.
8.The villain grabbed the loot like a Snack Snatcher, then tripped up the guards with a Chew Rope.
9.The villain zipped off playing Mega Fetch, then tripped up the guards with a Chew Rope.
10.The villain blasted a loud Super Bark, then bounced a Tennis Ball down the hallway.
11.The villain leaped over the fence with a High Jump, then buried a Golden Bone in the garden.
12.The villain grabbed the loot like a Snack Snatcher, then squeaked a Squeaky Toy to distract everyone.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Dog Show Heist
Culprit: Lady (Digging Dash · Squeaky Toy · Wears Blue Collar · Sleek Black Fur · Peanut Butter)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT CARRY A TENNIS BALL"12 × 12 = 144 (T) · 12 × 5 = 60 (A) · 3 × 5 = 15 (N) · 3 × 1 = 3 (L) · 5 × 5 = 25 (R) · 8 × 7 = 56 (I) · 1 × 7 = 7 (E) · 11 × 6 = 66 (B) · 5 × 8 = 40 (C) · 8 × 8 = 64 (Y) · 8 × 3 = 24 (O) · 5 × 10 = 50 (D) · 6 × 12 = 72 (S) · 5 × 4 = 20 (V) · 6 × 1 = 6 (H)
- Clue 2 (Rounding): "THE CRIME SCENE HAD GLITTER FROM A BLUE COLLAR"Round 5,047 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (T) · Round 28 to the nearest ten = 30 (D) · Round 6,438 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (O) · Round 4,335 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (N) · Round 3,024 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (R) · Round 7,409 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (H) · Round 1,988 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (S) · Round 337 to the nearest hundred = 300 (A) · Round 482 to the nearest hundred = 500 (C) · Round 205 to the nearest hundred = 200 (E) · Round 52 to the nearest ten = 50 (I) · Round 42 to the nearest ten = 40 (F) · Round 7,887 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (U) · Round 90 to the nearest ten = 90 (B) · Round 725 to the nearest hundred = 700 (G) · Round 824 to the nearest hundred = 800 (M) · Round 71 to the nearest ten = 70 (L)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "PEANUT BUTTER"There were 74 tennis balls. 20 were used up. How many tennis balls are left? = 54 (P) · There were 104 dog treats. 39 were used up. How many dog treats are left? = 65 (U) · There were 70 dog treats. 3 were used up. How many dog treats are left? = 67 (A) · Detective Sparky found 4 dog bowls yesterday and 34 more today. How many dog bowls in all? = 38 (N) · Detective Sparky found 32 squeaky bones yesterday and 44 more today. How many squeaky bones in all? = 76 (B) · There were 58 dog bowls. 9 were used up. How many dog bowls are left? = 49 (T) · Detective Sparky found 52 chew ropes yesterday and 25 more today. How many chew ropes in all? = 77 (E)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "A STRAND OF SLEEK BLACK FUR WAS ON THE COUCH"What is the value of the 2 in 3,280? = 200 (A) · What is the value of the 7 in 9,878? = 70 (H) · What is the value of the 6 in 5,861? = 60 (B) · What is the value of the 1 in 514? = 10 (L) · What is the value of the 6 in 654? = 600 (S) · What is the value of the 7 in 8,732? = 700 (W) · What is the value of the 5 in 510? = 500 (F) · What is the value of the 2 in 727? = 20 (R) · What is the value of the 8 in 589? = 80 (C) · What is the value of the 5 in 5,617? = 5000 (O) · What is the value of the 4 in 8,472? = 400 (D) · What is the value of the 5 in 7,259? = 50 (E) · What is the value of the 4 in 14,909? = 4000 (T) · What is the value of the 3 in 7,326? = 300 (K) · What is the value of the 9 in 1,296? = 90 (U) · What is the value of the 7 in 17,320? = 7000 (N)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 1) → Lady108 ÷ 9 = 12 · 36 ÷ 6 = 6 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 27 ÷ 9 = 3 · 30 ÷ 6 = 5 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 27 ÷ 3 = 9 · 16 ÷ 2 = 8 · 80 ÷ 8 = 10 · 35 ÷ 5 = 7 · 121 ÷ 11 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Rounding, Word problems, Place value, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Dog Show Heist — set in The Great Bark City Park
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects