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The Sneaker Snatcher of Hoop City
Someone snuck into the Hoop City Arena and snatched the Golden Championship Sneaker right out of the trophy case! The Head Coach needs your help. Look at the team roster and find the culprit before the big game starts tonight.
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 | Signature Move | Super Gear | Shooting Hand | Headband Color | Defensive Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin | Ankle Breaker | Squeaky Shoes | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Jimmy | Ankle Breaker | Squeaky Shoes | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Double Dribble |
| Zion | Slam Dunk | Squeaky Shoes | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Shai | Half-Court Hook | Squeaky Shoes | Right-Handed | Red Headband | Shot Clock Pressure |
| Stephen | Three-Point Swish | Sticky Grip Gloves | Right-Handed | Red Headband | Travel Violations |
| Kawhi | Three-Point Swish | Bouncing Socks | Left-Handed | Green Headband | Shot Clock Pressure |
| Klay | Slam Dunk | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Right-Handed | Green Headband | Travel Violations |
| Kyrie | Half-Court Hook | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| LaMelo | Three-Point Swish | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Right-Handed | Blue Headband | Double Dribble |
| Anthony | Ankle Breaker | Squeaky Shoes | Left-Handed | Red Headband | Travel Violations |
| Joel | No-Look Pass | Squeaky Shoes | Right-Handed | Red Headband | Double Dribble |
| Ja | Ankle Breaker | Bouncing Socks | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Bam | Half-Court Hook | Bouncing Socks | Right-Handed | Red Headband | Shot Clock Pressure |
| Trae | Three-Point Swish | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Shot Clock Pressure |
| Devin | No-Look Pass | Sticky Grip Gloves | Right-Handed | Blue Headband | Double Dribble |
| Luka | Three-Point Swish | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Nikola | Three-Point Swish | Bouncing Socks | Left-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Damian | No-Look Pass | Sticky Grip Gloves | Right-Handed | Red Headband | Travel Violations |
| Jayson | Half-Court Hook | Sticky Grip Gloves | Right-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
| Russell | Ankle Breaker | Glow-in-the-Dark Ball | Left-Handed | Green Headband | Travel Violations |
| LeBron | Half-Court Hook | Squeaky Shoes | Right-Handed | Blue Headband | Travel Violations |
Clue 1
Place value
We found a scrap of paper from the playbook. Let us look at the place value of the digits in the team jersey numbers to decode the first 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
9000
70
700
T
9000
70
800
700
300
7000
50
700
2000
1000
50
T
9000
600
700
90
200
100
50
3000
1000
10
800
1000
60
2000
50
10
900
2000
What is the value of the 9 in 529,740?T
What is the value of the 2 in 73,208?R
What is the value of the 7 in 57,363?D
What is the value of the 9 in 410,598?A
What is the value of the 3 in 63,291?U
What is the value of the 5 in 870,156?O
What is the value of the 1 in 31,268?N
What is the value of the 6 in 84,761?G
What is the value of the 9 in 678,954?K
What is the value of the 7 in 16,720?E
What is the value of the 6 in 939,630?W
What is the value of the 3 in 46,385?F
What is the value of the 2 in 872,743?S
What is the value of the 1 in 72,192?B
What is the value of the 1 in 66,412?C
What is the value of the 8 in 256,810?I
What is the value of the 7 in 914,078?H
0/17 letters found
Clue 2
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The referee has boxes of shiny game balls arranged in equal rows. Let us multiply the rows to find the total balls and unlock the next lead.
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
132
2
22
T
132
2
21
22
30
3
2
44
T
132
T
132
2
22
9
45
72
72
33
21
T
132
2
T
132
2
22
21
40
72
22
30
T
132
2
45
66
55
11 × 12 =T
7 × 3 =I
3 × 1 =S
10 × 4 =R
8 × 9 =L
6 × 11 =N
11 × 3 =W
3 × 3 =B
4 × 11 =O
10 × 3 =F
1 × 2 =H
9 × 5 =A
2 × 11 =E
5 × 11 =D
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Rounding
The giant stadium scoreboard only shows rounded numbers for security. Round these ticket sales to the nearest ten to clear up the screen!
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
170
4300
290
200
2300
200
430
290
2000
T
170
T
170
700
700
130
T
170
700
700
1300
5000
50
500
200
T
170
290
430
200
Round 174 to the nearest tenT
Round 5,307 to the nearest thousandA
Round 2,266 to the nearest thousandC
Round 2,325 to the nearest hundredU
Round 4,320 to the nearest hundredH
Round 225 to the nearest hundredS
Round 131 to the nearest tenK
Round 1,332 to the nearest hundredM
Round 49 to the nearest tenN
Round 288 to the nearest tenE
Round 456 to the nearest hundredY
Round 735 to the nearest hundredO
Round 432 to the nearest tenP
0/13 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
The assistant coach needs to hand out a fraction of the sports drinks to the team. Solve these fraction parts to find where the thief went.
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
5
38
19
26
4
35
6
25
4
A
5
9
31
A
5
15
15
34
A
5
3
3
4
9
18
34
35
6
4
6
18
18
40
1/2 of 10 =A
1/6 of 36 =H
4/10 of 100 =P
3/5 of 15 =D
3/6 of 70 =T
4/8 of 68 =N
8/10 of 5 =E
2/5 of 95 =B
1/3 of 57 =L
1/5 of 130 =U
1/4 of 124 =W
1/3 of 45 =S
2/4 of 50 =R
3/10 of 10 =G
3/10 of 60 =O
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We have a pile of scrimmage jerseys to divide equally among the starting players. Calculate the shares to uncover the final 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
132 ÷ 11 = ?
16 ÷ 4 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
99 ÷ 9 = ?
30 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
50 ÷ 5 = ?
6 ÷ 3 = ?
99 ÷ 11 = ?
21 ÷ 3 = ?
96 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain tossed a clever no-look pass to distract the guard, then escaped using sticky grip gloves to climb the wall.
2.The villain threw a half-court hook shot to break the glass, then escaped using sticky grip gloves to climb the wall.
3.The villain used a swift ankle breaker move to run past the door, then bounced off into the dark with a glowing ball.
4.The villain sank a perfect three-point swish into the basket, then bounced off into the dark with a glowing ball.
5.The villain made a booming slam dunk to break the lock, then dashed away in squeaky shoes.
6.The villain threw a half-court hook shot to break the glass, then bounced off into the dark with a glowing ball.
7.The villain tossed a clever no-look pass to distract the guard, then dashed away in squeaky shoes.
8.The villain sank a perfect three-point swish into the basket, then dashed away in squeaky shoes.
9.The villain used a swift ankle breaker move to run past the door, then escaped using sticky grip gloves to climb the wall.
10.The villain tossed a clever no-look pass to distract the guard, then sprang over the fence using bouncing socks.
11.The villain sank a perfect three-point swish into the basket, then escaped using sticky grip gloves to climb the wall.
12.The villain used a swift ankle breaker move to run past the door, then dashed away in squeaky shoes.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Sneaker Snatcher of Hoop City
Culprit: Kyrie (Half-Court Hook · Glow-in-the-Dark Ball · Left-Handed · Blue Headband · Travel Violations)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE THIEF DOES NOT WEAR BOUNCING SOCKS"What is the value of the 9 in 529,740? = 9000 (T) · What is the value of the 2 in 73,208? = 200 (R) · What is the value of the 7 in 57,363? = 7000 (D) · What is the value of the 9 in 410,598? = 90 (A) · What is the value of the 3 in 63,291? = 3000 (U) · What is the value of the 5 in 870,156? = 50 (O) · What is the value of the 1 in 31,268? = 1000 (N) · What is the value of the 6 in 84,761? = 60 (G) · What is the value of the 9 in 678,954? = 900 (K) · What is the value of the 7 in 16,720? = 700 (E) · What is the value of the 6 in 939,630? = 600 (W) · What is the value of the 3 in 46,385? = 300 (F) · What is the value of the 2 in 872,743? = 2000 (S) · What is the value of the 1 in 72,192? = 100 (B) · What is the value of the 1 in 66,412? = 10 (C) · What is the value of the 8 in 256,810? = 800 (I) · What is the value of the 7 in 914,078? = 70 (H)
- Clue 2 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE THIEF SHOT THE BALL WITH THEIR LEFT HAND"11 × 12 = 132 (T) · 7 × 3 = 21 (I) · 3 × 1 = 3 (S) · 10 × 4 = 40 (R) · 8 × 9 = 72 (L) · 6 × 11 = 66 (N) · 11 × 3 = 33 (W) · 3 × 3 = 9 (B) · 4 × 11 = 44 (O) · 10 × 3 = 30 (F) · 1 × 2 = 2 (H) · 9 × 5 = 45 (A) · 2 × 11 = 22 (E) · 5 × 11 = 55 (D)
- Clue 3 (Rounding): "THE SUSPECT TOOK TOO MANY STEPS"Round 174 to the nearest ten = 170 (T) · Round 5,307 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (A) · Round 2,266 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (C) · Round 2,325 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (U) · Round 4,320 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (H) · Round 225 to the nearest hundred = 200 (S) · Round 131 to the nearest ten = 130 (K) · Round 1,332 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (M) · Round 49 to the nearest ten = 50 (N) · Round 288 to the nearest ten = 290 (E) · Round 456 to the nearest hundred = 500 (Y) · Round 735 to the nearest hundred = 700 (O) · Round 432 to the nearest ten = 430 (P)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "A BLUE THREAD WAS SNAGGED ON THE HOOP"1/2 of 10 = 5 (A) · 1/6 of 36 = 6 (H) · 4/10 of 100 = 40 (P) · 3/5 of 15 = 9 (D) · 3/6 of 70 = 35 (T) · 4/8 of 68 = 34 (N) · 8/10 of 5 = 4 (E) · 2/5 of 95 = 38 (B) · 1/3 of 57 = 19 (L) · 1/5 of 130 = 26 (U) · 1/4 of 124 = 31 (W) · 1/3 of 45 = 15 (S) · 2/4 of 50 = 25 (R) · 3/10 of 10 = 3 (G) · 3/10 of 60 = 18 (O)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 6) → Kyrie132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 16 ÷ 4 = 4 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5 · 99 ÷ 9 = 11 · 30 ÷ 10 = 3 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 50 ÷ 5 = 10 · 6 ÷ 3 = 2 · 99 ÷ 11 = 9 · 21 ÷ 3 = 7 · 96 ÷ 12 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Multiplication, Rounding, Fractions of a number, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Sneaker Snatcher of Hoop City — set in Hoop City Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects