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The Case of the Golden Chew Toy
The Golden Chew Toy has been stolen right before the big Puppy Gymnastics Championship! The Head Judge needs your help to examine the paw prints, chalk marks, and dog fur left behind to catch the sporty culprit.
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 gymnastics move | special gear | landing paw stance | fur type | favorite treat distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Johnson | perfect handstand | sparkly pink leotard | right pawed stance | shaggy brown curls | shiny laser pointer |
| Nile Wilson | triple vault twist | glittery ribbon wand | left pawed stance | shaggy brown curls | shiny laser pointer |
| Dominique Dawes | perfect handstand | sleek balance wristbands | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | squeaky tennis ball |
| Mitch Gaylord | triple vault twist | sparkly pink leotard | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | squeaky tennis ball |
| Suni Retriever | perfect handstand | bouncy spring shoes | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | squeaky tennis ball |
| Mary Lou Retton | perfect handstand | rubbery grip paws | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Nastia Licking | perfect handstand | glittery ribbon wand | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
| Simone Barks | giant high bar swing | glittery ribbon wand | right pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
| Gabby Poodle | triple vault twist | sparkly pink leotard | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Shannon Miller | double backflip | bouncy spring shoes | right pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
| Carly Patterson | triple vault twist | sleek balance wristbands | right pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
| Shilese Jones | perfect handstand | bouncy spring shoes | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Jordan Chiles | balance beam walk | rubbery grip paws | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | smelly bacon strip |
| Chellsie Memmel | triple vault twist | sleek balance wristbands | left pawed stance | shaggy brown curls | squeaky tennis ball |
| Paul Hamm | perfect handstand | sleek balance wristbands | right pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Aly Raispup | triple vault twist | sleek balance wristbands | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Kohei Uchidog | giant high bar swing | sleek balance wristbands | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Bart Conner | balance beam walk | rubbery grip paws | right pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | shiny laser pointer |
| Alexei Nemov | triple vault twist | glittery ribbon wand | left pawed stance | golden fluffy fur | smelly bacon strip |
| Vitaly Scherbo | double backflip | sparkly pink leotard | left pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
| Coach Bowser | perfect handstand | glittery ribbon wand | right pawed stance | spotted dalmatian coat | shiny laser pointer |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Coach Bowser counts the crates of pup chalk. There are several stacks with equal amounts in each. We multiply the rows to find the total and unlock a clue about the thief's gear!
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
42
24
35
T
42
24
16
35
81
63
56
35
12
77
56
T
42
90
35
40
121
27
56
96
77
88
5
12
55
121
16
77
6
12
24
56
35
12
7 × 6 =T
6 × 1 =G
11 × 11 =R
9 × 10 =W
7 × 8 =O
4 × 4 =I
7 × 9 =D
4 × 10 =A
8 × 12 =U
5 × 1 =Y
11 × 8 =C
3 × 9 =B
5 × 7 =E
11 × 5 =P
2 × 6 =S
9 × 9 =F
8 × 3 =H
11 × 7 =N
0/18 letters found
Clue 2
Rounding
The big electronic scoreboard is glitching! It only shows the scores rounded to the nearest ten. We round the puppy gymnast's score to get the system working and reveal a clue about their stance.
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
2900
3700
900
50
110
1300
1100
9000
90
T
2900
5000
1300
20
5000
200
430
110
430
900
430
5000
1300
900
2300
T
2900
1100
5000
20
900
4300
430
T
2900
5000
70
50
900
Round 2,914 to the nearest hundredT
Round 20 to the nearest tenW
Round 54 to the nearest tenC
Round 8,907 to the nearest thousandR
Round 4,344 to the nearest hundredD
Round 106 to the nearest tenU
Round 92 to the nearest tenI
Round 917 to the nearest hundredE
Round 67 to the nearest tenN
Round 433 to the nearest tenS
Round 238 to the nearest hundredY
Round 5,204 to the nearest thousandA
Round 1,135 to the nearest hundredP
Round 3,699 to the nearest hundredH
Round 2,341 to the nearest hundredF
Round 1,303 to the nearest hundredL
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Addition
We need to find the total weight of all the soft safety mats. By adding the weights of the blue mats and the red mats together, we find a clue about the villain's fur!
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
2894
7395
9595
8341
3524
2955
2955
9640
3524
6626
2724
7395
9640
7713
9595
7713
9640
7713
7395
3524
6626
5976
2955
9640
7713
9595
4961
6235
2651
3524
6626
T
2894
9595
4961
1951 + 943 =T
3763 + 2472 =P
2469 + 3507 =Y
3239 + 4156 =H
5569 + 4026 =E
1432 + 1292 =C
3725 + 4616 =V
1000 + 1651 =O
2267 + 1257 =I
6344 + 3296 =A
2358 + 2603 =R
1822 + 1133 =L
5113 + 2600 =S
1994 + 4632 =N
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Subtraction
The pup gymnasts started with a big bag of dog treats, but some are missing! We subtract the remaining treats from the starting amount to see how many were stolen and find a clue about their weakness.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
5560
7120
1331
1965
8423
7548
7171
6947
2939
6336
7159
7548
7171
6947
1965
1331
4032
1965
5686
7171
7120
7548
1331
5686
8423
1331
1331
3674
1331
8423
6336
6830 - 1270 =W
9204 - 2045 =A
7882 - 2196 =L
8225 - 1105 =E
11730 - 4783 =S
6936 - 2904 =G
2922 - 957 =O
7706 - 158 =N
10346 - 3175 =D
7405 - 4466 =T
12014 - 3591 =U
5784 - 4453 =F
10353 - 4017 =R
5795 - 2121 =Y
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We have a big bowl of shiny medals to share equally among the winning teams. By dividing the medals into equal groups, we find the final clue to solve the mystery!
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
11 ÷ 1 = ?
20 ÷ 5 = ?
96 ÷ 8 = ?
108 ÷ 12 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
72 ÷ 12 = ?
33 ÷ 11 = ?
2 ÷ 1 = ?
88 ÷ 11 = ?
120 ÷ 12 = ?
20 ÷ 4 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain performs a flawless double backflip, then twirls a glittery ribbon wand.
2.The villain swings wildly on the giant high bar, then twirls a glittery ribbon wand.
3.The villain holds a perfect handstand on the beam, then twirls a glittery ribbon wand.
4.The villain sticks a landing after a triple vault twist, then shows off a sparkly pink leotard.
5.The villain holds a perfect handstand on the beam, then springs high in bouncy spring shoes.
6.The villain struts across the high balance beam, then springs high in bouncy spring shoes.
7.The villain holds a perfect handstand on the beam, then adjusts their rubbery grip paws.
8.The villain holds a perfect handstand on the beam, then shows off a sparkly pink leotard.
9.The villain struts across the high balance beam, then shows off a sparkly pink leotard.
10.The villain struts across the high balance beam, then wipes down their sleek balance wristbands.
11.The villain sticks a landing after a triple vault twist, then wipes down their sleek balance wristbands.
12.The villain swings wildly on the giant high bar, then wipes down their sleek balance wristbands.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Golden Chew Toy
Culprit: Mary Lou Retton (perfect handstand · rubbery grip paws · left pawed stance · golden fluffy fur · shiny laser pointer)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE THIEF DOES NOT WEAR BOUNCY SPRING SHOES"7 × 6 = 42 (T) · 6 × 1 = 6 (G) · 11 × 11 = 121 (R) · 9 × 10 = 90 (W) · 7 × 8 = 56 (O) · 4 × 4 = 16 (I) · 7 × 9 = 63 (D) · 4 × 10 = 40 (A) · 8 × 12 = 96 (U) · 5 × 1 = 5 (Y) · 11 × 8 = 88 (C) · 3 × 9 = 27 (B) · 5 × 7 = 35 (E) · 11 × 5 = 55 (P) · 2 × 6 = 12 (S) · 9 × 9 = 81 (F) · 8 × 3 = 24 (H) · 11 × 7 = 77 (N)
- Clue 2 (Rounding): "THE CULPRIT ALWAYS USES A LEFT PAWED STANCE"Round 2,914 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (T) · Round 20 to the nearest ten = 20 (W) · Round 54 to the nearest ten = 50 (C) · Round 8,907 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (R) · Round 4,344 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (D) · Round 106 to the nearest ten = 110 (U) · Round 92 to the nearest ten = 90 (I) · Round 917 to the nearest hundred = 900 (E) · Round 67 to the nearest ten = 70 (N) · Round 433 to the nearest ten = 430 (S) · Round 238 to the nearest hundred = 200 (Y) · Round 5,204 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (A) · Round 1,135 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (P) · Round 3,699 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (H) · Round 2,341 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (F) · Round 1,303 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (L)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "THE VILLAIN CHASES A SHINY LASER POINTER"1951 + 943 = 2894 (T) · 3763 + 2472 = 6235 (P) · 2469 + 3507 = 5976 (Y) · 3239 + 4156 = 7395 (H) · 5569 + 4026 = 9595 (E) · 1432 + 1292 = 2724 (C) · 3725 + 4616 = 8341 (V) · 1000 + 1651 = 2651 (O) · 2267 + 1257 = 3524 (I) · 6344 + 3296 = 9640 (A) · 2358 + 2603 = 4961 (R) · 1822 + 1133 = 2955 (L) · 5113 + 2600 = 7713 (S) · 1994 + 4632 = 6626 (N)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "WE FOUND STRANDS OF GOLDEN FLUFFY FUR"6830 - 1270 = 5560 (W) · 9204 - 2045 = 7159 (A) · 7882 - 2196 = 5686 (L) · 8225 - 1105 = 7120 (E) · 11730 - 4783 = 6947 (S) · 6936 - 2904 = 4032 (G) · 2922 - 957 = 1965 (O) · 7706 - 158 = 7548 (N) · 10346 - 3175 = 7171 (D) · 7405 - 4466 = 2939 (T) · 12014 - 3591 = 8423 (U) · 5784 - 4453 = 1331 (F) · 10353 - 4017 = 6336 (R) · 5795 - 2121 = 3674 (Y)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Mary Lou Retton11 ÷ 1 = 11 · 20 ÷ 5 = 4 · 96 ÷ 8 = 12 · 108 ÷ 12 = 9 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 72 ÷ 12 = 6 · 33 ÷ 11 = 3 · 2 ÷ 1 = 2 · 88 ÷ 11 = 8 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10 · 20 ÷ 4 = 5
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Case of the Golden Chew Toy — set in The Pup Gymnastics Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects