🔎 Make me laugh so hard I dieGrade 5Reading: grades 5-6MultiplicationMulti-step word problemsBar modelsFractions of a numberDivision
The Great Rubber Cucumber Mystery
Someone swapped the Head Clown Scientist's prized collection of rare rubber chickens with squeaky rubber cucumbers! Inspect the lab, solve the puzzle clues, and catch the giggling culprit before the big comedy show.
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 | Gag Gadget | Secret Disguise | Shoe Type | Wig Style | Unexpected Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Von Chuckle | Squirting Flower | Mustache Glasses | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Trixie Tickle | Cream Pie Cannon | Giant Shoes | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Doctor Droll | Honking Nose | Chicken Suit | Squeaky Sneakers | Curly Purple Hair | Squirting Banana |
| Kooky Kevin | Cream Pie Cannon | Sparkly TuTu | Squeaky Sneakers | Neon Afro | Tickle Feather |
| Captain Crackup | Whoopee Cushion | Mustache Glasses | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Snicker Sam | Whoopee Cushion | Polka Dot Cape | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Bubble Bob | Whoopee Cushion | Sparkly TuTu | Tap Shoes | Curly Purple Hair | Soap Bubble |
| Zany Zack | Squirting Flower | Sparkly TuTu | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Squirting Banana |
| Loopy Lucy | Whoopee Cushion | Mustache Glasses | Squeaky Sneakers | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Jolly Jerry | Joy Buzzer | Giant Shoes | Squeaky Sneakers | Neon Afro | Tickle Feather |
| Barnaby Boffo | Whoopee Cushion | Polka Dot Cape | Squeaky Sneakers | Curly Purple Hair | Tickle Feather |
| Professor Prank | Cream Pie Cannon | Chicken Suit | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Squirting Banana |
| Wobble Wayne | Squirting Flower | Giant Shoes | Squeaky Sneakers | Neon Afro | Squirting Banana |
| Buzzy Beaver | Cream Pie Cannon | Chicken Suit | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Gag Gordon | Squirting Flower | Chicken Suit | Squeaky Sneakers | Neon Afro | Soap Bubble |
| Giggles McGee | Joy Buzzer | Sparkly TuTu | Squeaky Sneakers | Bright Orange Mullet | Soap Bubble |
| Penny Polka | Cream Pie Cannon | Chicken Suit | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Tickle Feather |
| Chuckle Charlie | Whoopee Cushion | Sparkly TuTu | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Tickle Feather |
| Bouncing Betty | Cream Pie Cannon | Giant Shoes | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Squirting Banana |
| Hilarity Hannah | Squirting Flower | Mustache Glasses | Tap Shoes | Bright Orange Mullet | Tickle Feather |
| Sir Silly | Squirting Flower | Giant Shoes | Tap Shoes | Neon Afro | Squirting Banana |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
To calculate the total rubber ducks found at the scene, multiply the rows of lab shelves by the ducks per row.
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
22
32
16
44
21
54
54
8
21
50
5
1
16
3
50
1
T
22
35
16
8
121
88
21
8
50
T
22
3
32
1
16
3
11 × 2 =T
5 × 7 =W
11 × 4 =V
1 × 3 =S
11 × 8 =G
7 × 3 =I
10 × 5 =N
11 × 11 =R
2 × 4 =A
4 × 4 =E
9 × 6 =L
4 × 8 =H
1 × 5 =D
1 × 1 =O
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
The detective needs to add the confetti piles found in the hallway, subtract the swept-up piles, and multiply by the remaining lab rooms.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas.
T
39
77
60
73
56
21
44
73
Detective Giggles earned 4 squirting flowers in each of 3 rounds, plus 32 bonus squirting flowers. Then 5 squirting flowers were lost. How many squirting flowers are left?T
Detective Giggles collected 213 squirting flowers in the morning and 147 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get?P
There were 246 rubber cucumbers in all. 1 The Prank Patrol used 22 rubber cucumbers each. The other 4 The Prank Patrol shared the rest equally. How many rubber cucumbers did each of the other The Prank Patrol get?H
Detective Giggles collected 100 squirting flowers in the morning and 5 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get?O
Detective Giggles collected 146 squirting flowers in the morning and 74 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get?E
Detective Giggles collected 41 squirting flowers in the morning and 324 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get?S
Detective Giggles earned 2 squirting flowers in each of 5 rounds, plus 71 bonus squirting flowers. Then 4 squirting flowers were lost. How many squirting flowers are left?A
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Bar model word problems
A bar model taped to the lab wall compares the lengths of several giant banana peels to reveal a vital clue.
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 .
S
58
66
33
38
68
24
68
68
88
E
Detective Giggles used 1/2 of the squirting flowers on the first day. The other 29 squirting flowers were used the next day. How many squirting flowers were there in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→S
There were 75 pie trays in all. 7 pie trays were used. How many pie trays are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→B
The red team has 73 rubber cucumbers and the blue team has 35 rubber cucumbers. How many more rubber cucumbers does the red team have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→P
Detective Giggles has 4 times as many pie trays as a teammate. The teammate has 6 pie trays. How many pie trays does Detective Giggles have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→U
There were 104 pie trays in all. 38 pie trays were used. How many pie trays are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→O
One group collected 25 pie trays and another group collected 8 pie trays. How many pie trays in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→A
Detective Giggles shares 176 fake mustaches equally among 2 teams. How many fake mustaches does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→L
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
The clown assistant realized that a specific fraction of the missing cream pies reveals part of the secret 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.
A
28
11
19
29
A
28
11
31
38
2
20
36
36
38
26
37
29
24
6
26
36
38
34
29
19
23
23
38
34
19
11
26
21
38
16
36
19
19
29
2/6 of 84 =A
4/10 of 95 =E
1/2 of 38 =O
1/2 of 58 =R
3/6 of 68 =D
1/4 of 24 =S
5/10 of 48 =I
1/4 of 44 =N
4/10 of 65 =T
3/6 of 42 =H
1/4 of 144 =L
2/6 of 93 =G
1/2 of 74 =B
1/4 of 8 =M
3/6 of 46 =P
1/10 of 160 =F
4/6 of 30 =U
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Dividing the total squeaky cucumbers equally into specimen jars reveals the final hidden clue.
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
24 ÷ 3 = ?
84 ÷ 12 = ?
48 ÷ 4 = ?
48 ÷ 12 = ?
72 ÷ 12 = ?
15 ÷ 5 = ?
6 ÷ 6 = ?
22 ÷ 2 = ?
63 ÷ 7 = ?
20 ÷ 10 = ?
100 ÷ 10 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain launched a massive cream pie cannon, then spun around in a sparkly tutu.
2.The villain blasted squirting flowers around, then danced around in a chicken suit.
3.The villain zapped everyone with a joy buzzer, then danced around in a chicken suit.
4.The villain launched a massive cream pie cannon, then swished near in a polka dot cape.
5.The villain placed a loud whoopee cushion, then sneaked past in mustache glasses.
6.The villain zapped everyone with a joy buzzer, then swished near in a polka dot cape.
7.The villain placed a loud whoopee cushion, then swished near in a polka dot cape.
8.The villain blasted squirting flowers around, then sneaked past in mustache glasses.
9.The villain zapped everyone with a joy buzzer, then stumbled around in giant shoes.
10.The villain honked a noisy honking nose, then spun around in a sparkly tutu.
11.The villain blasted squirting flowers around, then stumbled around in giant shoes.
12.The villain launched a massive cream pie cannon, then danced around in a chicken suit.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Rubber Cucumber Mystery
Culprit: Captain Crackup (Whoopee Cushion · Mustache Glasses · Tap Shoes · Bright Orange Mullet · Soap Bubble)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR GIANT SHOES"11 × 2 = 22 (T) · 5 × 7 = 35 (W) · 11 × 4 = 44 (V) · 1 × 3 = 3 (S) · 11 × 8 = 88 (G) · 7 × 3 = 21 (I) · 10 × 5 = 50 (N) · 11 × 11 = 121 (R) · 2 × 4 = 8 (A) · 4 × 4 = 16 (E) · 9 × 6 = 54 (L) · 4 × 8 = 32 (H) · 1 × 5 = 5 (D) · 1 × 1 = 1 (O)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "TAP SHOES"Detective Giggles earned 4 squirting flowers in each of 3 rounds, plus 32 bonus squirting flowers. Then 5 squirting flowers were lost. How many squirting flowers are left? = 39 (T) · Detective Giggles collected 213 squirting flowers in the morning and 147 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get? = 60 (P) · There were 246 rubber cucumbers in all. 1 The Prank Patrol used 22 rubber cucumbers each. The other 4 The Prank Patrol shared the rest equally. How many rubber cucumbers did each of the other The Prank Patrol get? = 56 (H) · Detective Giggles collected 100 squirting flowers in the morning and 5 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get? = 21 (O) · Detective Giggles collected 146 squirting flowers in the morning and 74 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get? = 44 (E) · Detective Giggles collected 41 squirting flowers in the morning and 324 squirting flowers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 The Prank Patrol. How many squirting flowers did each get? = 73 (S) · Detective Giggles earned 2 squirting flowers in each of 5 rounds, plus 71 bonus squirting flowers. Then 4 squirting flowers were lost. How many squirting flowers are left? = 77 (A)
- Clue 3 (Bar model word problems): "SOAP BUBBLE"Detective Giggles used 1/2 of the squirting flowers on the first day. The other 29 squirting flowers were used the next day. How many squirting flowers were there in all? = 58 (S) · There were 75 pie trays in all. 7 pie trays were used. How many pie trays are left? = 68 (B) · The red team has 73 rubber cucumbers and the blue team has 35 rubber cucumbers. How many more rubber cucumbers does the red team have? = 38 (P) · Detective Giggles has 4 times as many pie trays as a teammate. The teammate has 6 pie trays. How many pie trays does Detective Giggles have? = 24 (U) · There were 104 pie trays in all. 38 pie trays were used. How many pie trays are left? = 66 (O) · One group collected 25 pie trays and another group collected 8 pie trays. How many pie trays in all? = 33 (A) · Detective Giggles shares 176 fake mustaches equally among 2 teams. How many fake mustaches does each team get? = 88 (L)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "AN ORANGE MULLET BRISTLE DROPPED ON THE FLOOR"2/6 of 84 = 28 (A) · 4/10 of 95 = 38 (E) · 1/2 of 38 = 19 (O) · 1/2 of 58 = 29 (R) · 3/6 of 68 = 34 (D) · 1/4 of 24 = 6 (S) · 5/10 of 48 = 24 (I) · 1/4 of 44 = 11 (N) · 4/10 of 65 = 26 (T) · 3/6 of 42 = 21 (H) · 1/4 of 144 = 36 (L) · 2/6 of 93 = 31 (G) · 1/2 of 74 = 37 (B) · 1/4 of 8 = 2 (M) · 3/6 of 46 = 23 (P) · 1/10 of 160 = 16 (F) · 4/6 of 30 = 20 (U)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 5) → Captain Crackup24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 84 ÷ 12 = 7 · 48 ÷ 4 = 12 · 48 ÷ 12 = 4 · 72 ÷ 12 = 6 · 15 ÷ 5 = 3 · 6 ÷ 6 = 1 · 22 ÷ 2 = 11 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9 · 20 ÷ 10 = 2 · 100 ÷ 10 = 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 Great Rubber Cucumber Mystery — set in The Giggleton Silly Science Lab
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects