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The Mystery of the Missing Golden Vinyl
Tonight is the annual Midnight Meow Party at the Neon Scratch Lounge, but someone stole the Golden Vinyl Trophy right off the DJ booth! The dance floor is in complete chaos. Work with Detective Whiskers to analyze the clues and catch the furry culprit before the party ends.
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 | Main DJ Move | Stage Effect | Scratch Habit | Fur Type | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Clawed | Synth Blast | Turntable Lock | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Catnip Tea |
| Hazel Harmony | Bass Boost | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Yarn Ball |
| DJ Scratchy | Bass Boost | Turntable Lock | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Jasper Jive | Synth Blast | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Binx Treble | Bass Boost | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Barnaby Bass | Vinyl Scratch | Confetti Cannon | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Cleo Crossfader | Synth Blast | Confetti Cannon | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Meowstro | Synth Blast | Fog Machine | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Yarn Ball |
| Oliver Octave | Laser Flash | Glow Sticks | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Yarn Ball |
| Toby Tempo | Synth Blast | Turntable Lock | Right Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| DJ Purrfect | Bass Boost | Glow Sticks | Right Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Ziggy Zildjian | Laser Flash | Turntable Lock | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Catnip Tea |
| Luna Loop | Smoke Fog | Fog Machine | Right Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Yarn Ball |
| MC Whiskers | Bass Boost | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Sam Synth | Smoke Fog | Confetti Cannon | Left Paw Scratch | Orange Fur | Yarn Ball |
| Milo Mix | Bass Boost | Confetti Cannon | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Yarn Ball |
| Alley Cat | Laser Flash | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Yarn Ball |
| Felix Groove | Synth Blast | Glow Sticks | Right Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Catnip Tea |
| Beats Tabby | Vinyl Scratch | Turntable Lock | Right Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Bella Beatbox | Smoke Fog | Turntable Lock | Left Paw Scratch | Black Fur | Laser Pointer |
| Rosie Rhythm | Laser Flash | Strobe Light | Left Paw Scratch | Calico Fur | Laser Pointer |
Clue 1
Percentages
The digital soundboard displays power levels in percentages to reveal the mystery 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
14
37
20
36
24
18
18
13
24
12
34
43
20
27
12
43
T
14
23
27
20
6
43
12
15
20
T
14
T
14
24
6
13
12
12
43
12
5% of 280 =T
10% of 370 =H
5% of 400 =E
5% of 260 =A
10% of 150 =F
75% of 8 =C
20% of 135 =S
20% of 170 =D
50% of 72 =V
10% of 180 =L
50% of 46 =U
25% of 96 =I
50% of 86 =O
5% of 240 =N
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Exponents
To boost the equalizer output, calculate the exponential speaker stack rating.
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
256
196
8
36
81
36
64
8
128
T
256
36
128
243
225
T
256
128
196
8
216
216
8
128
361
100
343
T
256
196
16
8
4
T
256
64
225
100
2^8 =T
2^7 =C
10^2 =W
3^5 =R
6^3 =D
2^2 =F
19^2 =K
2^4 =L
2^6 =P
6^2 =S
7^3 =I
3^4 =U
14^2 =H
15^2 =A
2^3 =E
0/15 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
Follow the strict order of operations to calibrate the master audio controls.
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
62
32
15
39
60
63
69
21
35
10
39
60
63
69
15
66
20
65
69
35
10
15
44
22
60
63
37
T
62
15
44
52 + 5 × 2 =T
10 + 3 × 4 =P
9 + 9 × 6 =I
11 + 3 × 3 =B
11 × 6 - 1 =Y
23 + 4 × 4 =F
5 × 8 - 25 =E
7 + 2 × 7 =W
12 × 4 - 11 =N
57 + 3 × 3 =D
15 + 5 × 9 =O
1 + 3 × 3 =S
8 × 8 - 20 =R
8 × 10 - 11 =L
5 × 11 - 20 =A
4 + 4 × 7 =H
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Count the total light panels across the dance floor grid using multiplication.
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
33
25
45
24
45
45
42
12
66
45
24
25
45
72
40
S
33
25
40
110
12
25
55
54
7
96
11 × 3 =S
8 × 5 =A
12 × 8 =R
8 × 3 =N
9 × 5 =E
6 × 9 =F
6 × 12 =H
7 × 6 =V
1 × 7 =U
6 × 11 =D
10 × 11 =L
5 × 5 =C
11 × 5 =O
12 × 1 =I
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Divide the VIP glow necklaces evenly among the furry party guests.
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
35 ÷ 7 = ?
36 ÷ 4 = ?
77 ÷ 7 = ?
21 ÷ 3 = ?
10 ÷ 1 = ?
48 ÷ 8 = ?
32 ÷ 8 = ?
72 ÷ 6 = ?
9 ÷ 9 = ?
18 ÷ 6 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain released dense smoke fog, then flashed the strobe light.
2.The villain performed a vinyl scratch, then engaged the turntable lock.
3.The villain released dense smoke fog, then engaged the turntable lock.
4.The villain fired a synth blast, then engaged the turntable lock.
5.The villain triggered the laser flash, then flashed the strobe light.
6.The villain triggered the laser flash, then engaged the turntable lock.
7.The villain fired a synth blast, then turned on the fog machine.
8.The villain fired a synth blast, then flashed the strobe light.
9.The villain blasted the bass boost, then flashed the strobe light.
10.The villain blasted the bass boost, then launched the confetti cannon.
11.The villain blasted the bass boost, then engaged the turntable lock.
12.The villain triggered the laser flash, then turned on the fog machine.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Mystery of the Missing Golden Vinyl
Culprit: Jasper Jive (Synth Blast · Strobe Light · Left Paw Scratch · Calico Fur · Laser Pointer)
- Clue 1 (Percentages): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE CONFETTI CANNON"5% of 280 = 14 (T) · 10% of 370 = 37 (H) · 5% of 400 = 20 (E) · 5% of 260 = 13 (A) · 10% of 150 = 15 (F) · 75% of 8 = 6 (C) · 20% of 135 = 27 (S) · 20% of 170 = 34 (D) · 50% of 72 = 36 (V) · 10% of 180 = 18 (L) · 50% of 46 = 23 (U) · 25% of 96 = 24 (I) · 50% of 86 = 43 (O) · 5% of 240 = 12 (N)
- Clue 2 (Exponents): "THE SUSPECT SCRATCHED DECK WITH LEFT PAW"2^8 = 256 (T) · 2^7 = 128 (C) · 10^2 = 100 (W) · 3^5 = 243 (R) · 6^3 = 216 (D) · 2^2 = 4 (F) · 19^2 = 361 (K) · 2^4 = 16 (L) · 2^6 = 64 (P) · 6^2 = 36 (S) · 7^3 = 343 (I) · 3^4 = 81 (U) · 14^2 = 196 (H) · 15^2 = 225 (A) · 2^3 = 8 (E)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE FOIL WAS FOILED BY LASER POINTER"52 + 5 × 2 = 62 (T) · 10 + 3 × 4 = 22 (P) · 9 + 9 × 6 = 63 (I) · 11 + 3 × 3 = 20 (B) · 11 × 6 - 1 = 65 (Y) · 23 + 4 × 4 = 39 (F) · 5 × 8 - 25 = 15 (E) · 7 + 2 × 7 = 21 (W) · 12 × 4 - 11 = 37 (N) · 57 + 3 × 3 = 66 (D) · 15 + 5 × 9 = 60 (O) · 1 + 3 × 3 = 10 (S) · 8 × 8 - 20 = 44 (R) · 8 × 10 - 11 = 69 (L) · 5 × 11 - 20 = 35 (A) · 4 + 4 × 7 = 32 (H)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "SCENE EVIDENCE HAS CALICO FUR"11 × 3 = 33 (S) · 8 × 5 = 40 (A) · 12 × 8 = 96 (R) · 8 × 3 = 24 (N) · 9 × 5 = 45 (E) · 6 × 9 = 54 (F) · 6 × 12 = 72 (H) · 7 × 6 = 42 (V) · 1 × 7 = 7 (U) · 6 × 11 = 66 (D) · 10 × 11 = 110 (L) · 5 × 5 = 25 (C) · 11 × 5 = 55 (O) · 12 × 1 = 12 (I)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 8) → Jasper Jive35 ÷ 7 = 5 · 36 ÷ 4 = 9 · 77 ÷ 7 = 11 · 21 ÷ 3 = 7 · 10 ÷ 1 = 10 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6 · 32 ÷ 8 = 4 · 72 ÷ 6 = 12 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 18 ÷ 6 = 3 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 6 math
- Math topics
- Percentages, Exponents, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Mystery of the Missing Golden Vinyl — set in Neon Scratch Lounge
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects