🐱 CatsGrade 5Reading: grades 5-6Fractions of a numberOrder of operationsMultiplicationRoundingDivision
The Great Purrfect Paws Cat Caper
Someone snuck into the Purrfect Paws Feline Sanctuary after dark and opened the main treat vault. Clues were left behind all over the grooming room and climbing towers. The detective team must examine the evidence to figure out which curious cat is behind the midnight raid.
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 | Cat Specialty | Favorite Toy | Paw Dominance | Fur Coat | Favorite Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figaro | Slipper Swiper | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Simba | Vault Opener | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Tabby Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Hazel | Silent Stalker | Yarn Ball | Right Pawed | Tabby Coat | Tuna Treat |
| Milo | Silent Stalker | Crinkle Paper | Right Pawed | Tabby Coat | Warm Milk |
| Peanut | Curious Prawler | Feather Wand | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Mochi | Curious Prawler | Feather Wand | Left Pawed | Tabby Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Bella | Curious Prawler | Crinkle Paper | Right Pawed | Tuxedo Coat | Warm Milk |
| Whiskers | Curious Prawler | Laser Pointer | Left Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Salem | Slipper Swiper | Feather Wand | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Duchess | Vault Opener | Catnip Mouse | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Felix | High Jumper | Yarn Ball | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Patches | Slipper Swiper | Yarn Ball | Left Pawed | Tuxedo Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Tom | Slipper Swiper | Catnip Mouse | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Warm Milk |
| Penelope | Silent Stalker | Catnip Mouse | Right Pawed | Tuxedo Coat | Tuna Treat |
| Sylvester | Slipper Swiper | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Tuxedo Coat | Warm Milk |
| Cleo | Slipper Swiper | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Tabby Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Garfield | High Jumper | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Tuna Treat |
| Socks | Slipper Swiper | Feather Wand | Left Pawed | Tabby Coat | Tuna Treat |
| Jasper | Silent Stalker | Crinkle Paper | Right Pawed | Calico Coat | Tuna Treat |
| Mittens | Vault Opener | Catnip Mouse | Left Pawed | Tabby Coat | Catnip Snack |
| Cheshire | Silent Stalker | Laser Pointer | Right Pawed | Tuxedo Coat | Tuna Treat |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
The head keeper calculates fraction portions of cat food remaining in the pantry to narrow down the scene.
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
12
23
32
25
27
32
8
5
4
28
4
27
33
T
12
19
24
8
38
14
28
T
12
23
8
38
8
22
27
34
8
24
24
2/3 of 18 =T
2/4 of 44 =R
2/6 of 24 =A
2/8 of 128 =E
8/10 of 35 =I
5/10 of 38 =P
4/5 of 30 =L
7/8 of 16 =W
1/2 of 68 =B
1/5 of 190 =Y
4/8 of 8 =D
2/6 of 69 =H
5/8 of 40 =S
3/5 of 45 =N
2/8 of 20 =K
5/10 of 66 =O
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Order of operations
A mysterious puzzle box found in the lobby requires solving multi step operations to reveal a hidden 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.
R
79
69
15
43
41
11
66
26
11
R
79
69
59
41
6
26
63
R
79
63
10
63
39
41
59
63
66
R
79
41
43
63
6
69
59
52
61 + 9 × 2 =R
5 × 6 - 15 =G
25 + 8 × 2 =T
5 + 2 × 3 =P
34 + 2 × 9 =K
6 × 8 - 9 =F
11 + 4 × 8 =H
21 + 5 × 9 =A
10 × 7 - 1 =I
8 × 10 - 21 =N
2 + 2 × 2 =S
2 + 4 × 2 =L
8 + 6 × 3 =W
8 × 8 - 1 =E
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The investigative team counts rows of cat towers and toys to calculate total evidence items.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
S
32
72
20
35
35
12
96
9
60
50
49
49
20
35
4
9
60
S
32
70
1
63
42
96
42
12
60
50
5
60
42
4
4 × 8 =S
10 × 7 =F
1 × 12 =E
8 × 12 =D
9 × 7 =U
1 × 5 =T
7 × 5 =L
1 × 4 =K
1 × 9 =W
5 × 10 =R
1 × 1 =O
2 × 10 =I
12 × 5 =A
7 × 6 =N
6 × 12 =P
7 × 7 =M
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The motion sensors recorded approximate distances, so rounding the numbers reveals the suspect path.
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
370
50
3000
2300
170
A
370
30
300
170
500
170
500
A
370
1700
2000
1700
430
A
370
230
200
2000
2300
3000
430
3000
30
3000
50
1700
Round 373 to the nearest tenA
Round 231 to the nearest tenN
Round 273 to the nearest hundredI
Round 54 to the nearest tenF
Round 430 to the nearest tenR
Round 2,328 to the nearest hundredW
Round 187 to the nearest hundredD
Round 1,680 to the nearest hundredT
Round 1,847 to the nearest thousandS
Round 30 to the nearest tenL
Round 532 to the nearest hundredO
Round 2,889 to the nearest thousandE
Round 170 to the nearest tenC
0/13 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Dividing treat jars equally among the shelter rooms gives the final clue about the suspect.
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
5 ÷ 1 = ?
5 ÷ 5 = ?
24 ÷ 3 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
22 ÷ 11 = ?
24 ÷ 4 = ?
44 ÷ 4 = ?
81 ÷ 9 = ?
49 ÷ 7 = ?
28 ÷ 7 = ?
10 ÷ 1 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain swiped a pair of soft slippers, then batted at a colorful feather wand.
2.The villain swiped a pair of soft slippers, then pounced on a piece of crinkle paper.
3.The villain swiped a pair of soft slippers, then followed a flashing laser pointer.
4.The villain stalked quietly through the hallway, then batted at a colorful feather wand.
5.The villain swiped a pair of soft slippers, then chased a fluffy catnip mouse.
6.The villain prowled around the scratching posts, then followed a flashing laser pointer.
7.The villain prowled around the scratching posts, then unraveled a giant yarn ball.
8.The villain prowled around the scratching posts, then batted at a colorful feather wand.
9.The villain stalked quietly through the hallway, then chased a fluffy catnip mouse.
10.The villain jumped over the tall sanctuary fence, then pounced on a piece of crinkle paper.
11.The villain unlatched the locked treat vault, then pounced on a piece of crinkle paper.
12.The villain unlatched the locked treat vault, then batted at a colorful feather wand.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Purrfect Paws Cat Caper
Culprit: Figaro (Slipper Swiper · Laser Pointer · Right Pawed · Calico Coat · Warm Milk)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE SNEAK DID NOT PLAY WITH A YARN BALL"2/3 of 18 = 12 (T) · 2/4 of 44 = 22 (R) · 2/6 of 24 = 8 (A) · 2/8 of 128 = 32 (E) · 8/10 of 35 = 28 (I) · 5/10 of 38 = 19 (P) · 4/5 of 30 = 24 (L) · 7/8 of 16 = 14 (W) · 1/2 of 68 = 34 (B) · 1/5 of 190 = 38 (Y) · 4/8 of 8 = 4 (D) · 2/6 of 69 = 23 (H) · 5/8 of 40 = 25 (S) · 3/5 of 45 = 27 (N) · 2/8 of 20 = 5 (K) · 5/10 of 66 = 33 (O)
- Clue 2 (Order of operations): "RIGHT PAW PRINTS WERE LEFT NEAR THE SINK"61 + 9 × 2 = 79 (R) · 5 × 6 - 15 = 15 (G) · 25 + 8 × 2 = 41 (T) · 5 + 2 × 3 = 11 (P) · 34 + 2 × 9 = 52 (K) · 6 × 8 - 9 = 39 (F) · 11 + 4 × 8 = 43 (H) · 21 + 5 × 9 = 66 (A) · 10 × 7 - 1 = 69 (I) · 8 × 10 - 21 = 59 (N) · 2 + 2 × 2 = 6 (S) · 2 + 4 × 2 = 10 (L) · 8 + 6 × 3 = 26 (W) · 8 × 8 - 1 = 63 (E)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "SPILLED WARM MILK WAS FOUND NEAR TANK"4 × 8 = 32 (S) · 10 × 7 = 70 (F) · 1 × 12 = 12 (E) · 8 × 12 = 96 (D) · 9 × 7 = 63 (U) · 1 × 5 = 5 (T) · 7 × 5 = 35 (L) · 1 × 4 = 4 (K) · 1 × 9 = 9 (W) · 5 × 10 = 50 (R) · 1 × 1 = 1 (O) · 2 × 10 = 20 (I) · 12 × 5 = 60 (A) · 7 × 6 = 42 (N) · 6 × 12 = 72 (P) · 7 × 7 = 49 (M)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "A FEW CALICO COAT STRANDS WERE LEFT"Round 373 to the nearest ten = 370 (A) · Round 231 to the nearest ten = 230 (N) · Round 273 to the nearest hundred = 300 (I) · Round 54 to the nearest ten = 50 (F) · Round 430 to the nearest ten = 430 (R) · Round 2,328 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (W) · Round 187 to the nearest hundred = 200 (D) · Round 1,680 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (T) · Round 1,847 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (S) · Round 30 to the nearest ten = 30 (L) · Round 532 to the nearest hundred = 500 (O) · Round 2,889 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (E) · Round 170 to the nearest ten = 170 (C)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Figaro5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 5 ÷ 5 = 1 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 24 ÷ 4 = 6 · 44 ÷ 4 = 11 · 81 ÷ 9 = 9 · 49 ÷ 7 = 7 · 28 ÷ 7 = 4 · 10 ÷ 1 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Great Purrfect Paws Cat Caper — set in Purrfect Paws Feline Sanctuary
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects