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The Case of the Golden Monkey Statue
The Whispering Jungle Ruins are full of secrets. But last night, someone sneaked into the Temple of Vines! They snatched the legendary Golden Monkey Statue. The Head Archeologist needs your help. Look for clues, track down the sneaky scavenger, and save the treasure!
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 | Primary Tool | Survival Gear | Dominant Hand | Hair Color | Secret Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Gadget | spyglass | canteen | right handed | red hair | scared of snakes |
| Alan Grant | spyglass | walkie talkie | right handed | brown hair | scared of heights |
| Maya Lin | decoder ring | compass | right handed | blonde hair | scared of heights |
| Diego Marquez | machete | headlamp | right handed | red hair | scared of snakes |
| Jack Hunter | grappling hook | headlamp | right handed | brown hair | scared of snakes |
| Indy Jones | slingshot | canteen | left handed | red hair | scared of spiders |
| Johnny Quest | grappling hook | binoculars | right handed | red hair | scared of snakes |
| Sam Temple | decoder ring | binoculars | left handed | red hair | scared of snakes |
| Zack Martin | grappling hook | binoculars | left handed | blonde hair | scared of heights |
| Ellie Sattler | slingshot | canteen | left handed | blonde hair | scared of heights |
| Kida Nedakh | slingshot | binoculars | right handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
| Ben Gates | slingshot | canteen | right handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
| Carmen Sandiego | decoder ring | walkie talkie | right handed | red hair | scared of heights |
| Lara Croft | slingshot | walkie talkie | right handed | red hair | scared of snakes |
| Tarzan Clayton | grappling hook | headlamp | right handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
| Milo Thatch | slingshot | compass | left handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
| Flynn Carson | grappling hook | walkie talkie | right handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
| Evelyn Carnahan | decoder ring | canteen | right handed | blonde hair | scared of spiders |
| Sydney Fox | machete | compass | right handed | red hair | scared of heights |
| Cody Martin | slingshot | walkie talkie | right handed | brown hair | scared of heights |
| Leo Alvarez | grappling hook | binoculars | right handed | blonde hair | scared of snakes |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We found the rival camp. They packed their heavy crates in neat rows. Multiply the rows of crates to find how many supplies they brought.
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
72
27
36
T
72
27
80
36
84
21
8
36
108
18
8
T
72
27
42
110
36
42
30
42
7
132
80
36
T
72
42
7
132
80
36
8 × 9 =T
12 × 11 =K
1 × 8 =O
7 × 3 =D
9 × 3 =H
9 × 2 =N
4 × 9 =E
7 × 12 =F
6 × 7 =A
11 × 10 =V
3 × 10 =W
10 × 8 =I
9 × 12 =S
7 × 1 =L
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
An old journal has some word problems written by the ancient builders. Solve the word problems to open the stone door.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
R
59
51
46
6
16
6
70
57
D
E
D
There were 81 compasses. 22 were used up. How many compasses are left?R
Professor Pete lined up 8 rows of 2 compasses. How many compasses in all?T
Professor Pete found 3 climbing ropes yesterday and 3 more today. How many climbing ropes in all?H
Professor Pete lined up 10 rows of 7 climbing ropes. How many climbing ropes in all?A
There were 76 banana snacks. 30 were used up. How many banana snacks are left?G
Professor Pete found 28 climbing ropes yesterday and 23 more today. How many climbing ropes in all?I
Professor Pete found 3 banana snacks yesterday and 54 more today. How many banana snacks in all?N
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Rounding
Our radar screen is old and rusty. It only shows distances rounded to the nearest ten. Round the numbers to find the 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.
T
4000
700
300
T
4000
700
9000
300
800
20
700
9000
900
300
2000
300
8000
6000
T
4000
6000
700
6000
2000
60
80
300
20
20
20
500
6000
90
300
Round 4,143 to the nearest thousandT
Round 94 to the nearest tenK
Round 505 to the nearest hundredN
Round 60 to the nearest tenM
Round 24 to the nearest tenS
Round 830 to the nearest hundredF
Round 5,940 to the nearest thousandA
Round 8,496 to the nearest thousandD
Round 76 to the nearest tenL
Round 8,765 to the nearest thousandI
Round 718 to the nearest hundredH
Round 921 to the nearest hundredV
Round 2,355 to the nearest thousandR
Round 270 to the nearest hundredE
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Addition
We must count all the gold coins left behind on the jungle floor. Add them up to see how much loot was dropped.
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
342
969
468
921
803
764
230
640
A
342
553
390
620
A
342
781
781
278
907
634
955
278
921
278
640
230
397
A
342
528
200 + 142 =A
426 + 208 =C
156 + 74 =E
470 + 333 =N
561 + 360 =O
542 + 239 =S
286 + 182 =L
305 + 602 =U
436 + 204 =H
228 + 392 =W
197 + 200 =M
151 + 127 =T
198 + 330 =P
480 + 475 =K
117 + 273 =R
282 + 271 =I
293 + 676 =B
409 + 355 =D
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to share our water bottles equally among our rescue team. Divide the bottles to keep everyone hydrated.
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
72 ÷ 8 = ?
36 ÷ 6 = ?
7 ÷ 1 = ?
24 ÷ 2 = ?
12 ÷ 4 = ?
70 ÷ 7 = ?
72 ÷ 9 = ?
55 ÷ 5 = ?
18 ÷ 9 = ?
25 ÷ 5 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain swung across the canyon, then searched the faraway cliffs.
2.The villain spotted the secret entrance, then called their sneaky partner.
3.The villain spotted the secret entrance, then searched the faraway cliffs.
4.The villain swung across the canyon, then took a quick sip of water.
5.The villain solved the ancient wall code, then called their sneaky partner.
6.The villain distracted the temple guards, then searched the faraway cliffs.
7.The villain distracted the temple guards, then took a quick sip of water.
8.The villain spotted the secret entrance, then lit up the dark tunnel.
9.The villain swung across the canyon, then lit up the dark tunnel.
10.The villain cleared the thick vines, then searched the faraway cliffs.
11.The villain solved the ancient wall code, then checked the map direction.
12.The villain distracted the temple guards, then called their sneaky partner.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Golden Monkey Statue
Culprit: Leo Alvarez (grappling hook · binoculars · right handed · blonde hair · scared of snakes)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE THIEF DOES NOT HAVE A WALKIE TALKIE"8 × 9 = 72 (T) · 12 × 11 = 132 (K) · 1 × 8 = 8 (O) · 7 × 3 = 21 (D) · 9 × 3 = 27 (H) · 9 × 2 = 18 (N) · 4 × 9 = 36 (E) · 7 × 12 = 84 (F) · 6 × 7 = 42 (A) · 11 × 10 = 110 (V) · 3 × 10 = 30 (W) · 10 × 8 = 80 (I) · 9 × 12 = 108 (S) · 7 × 1 = 7 (L)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "RIGHT HANDED"There were 81 compasses. 22 were used up. How many compasses are left? = 59 (R) · Professor Pete lined up 8 rows of 2 compasses. How many compasses in all? = 16 (T) · Professor Pete found 3 climbing ropes yesterday and 3 more today. How many climbing ropes in all? = 6 (H) · Professor Pete lined up 10 rows of 7 climbing ropes. How many climbing ropes in all? = 70 (A) · There were 76 banana snacks. 30 were used up. How many banana snacks are left? = 46 (G) · Professor Pete found 28 climbing ropes yesterday and 23 more today. How many climbing ropes in all? = 51 (I) · Professor Pete found 3 banana snacks yesterday and 54 more today. How many banana snacks in all? = 57 (N)
- Clue 3 (Rounding): "THE THIEF SHIVERED AT A HARMLESS SNAKE"Round 4,143 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (T) · Round 94 to the nearest ten = 90 (K) · Round 505 to the nearest hundred = 500 (N) · Round 60 to the nearest ten = 60 (M) · Round 24 to the nearest ten = 20 (S) · Round 830 to the nearest hundred = 800 (F) · Round 5,940 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (A) · Round 8,496 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (D) · Round 76 to the nearest ten = 80 (L) · Round 8,765 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (I) · Round 718 to the nearest hundred = 700 (H) · Round 921 to the nearest hundred = 900 (V) · Round 2,355 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (R) · Round 270 to the nearest hundred = 300 (E)
- Clue 4 (Addition): "A BLONDE HAIR WAS STUCK TO THE MAP"200 + 142 = 342 (A) · 426 + 208 = 634 (C) · 156 + 74 = 230 (E) · 470 + 333 = 803 (N) · 561 + 360 = 921 (O) · 542 + 239 = 781 (S) · 286 + 182 = 468 (L) · 305 + 602 = 907 (U) · 436 + 204 = 640 (H) · 228 + 392 = 620 (W) · 197 + 200 = 397 (M) · 151 + 127 = 278 (T) · 198 + 330 = 528 (P) · 480 + 475 = 955 (K) · 117 + 273 = 390 (R) · 282 + 271 = 553 (I) · 293 + 676 = 969 (B) · 409 + 355 = 764 (D)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 1) → Leo Alvarez72 ÷ 8 = 9 · 36 ÷ 6 = 6 · 7 ÷ 1 = 7 · 24 ÷ 2 = 12 · 12 ÷ 4 = 3 · 70 ÷ 7 = 10 · 72 ÷ 9 = 8 · 55 ÷ 5 = 11 · 18 ÷ 9 = 2 · 25 ÷ 5 = 5 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Word problems, Rounding, Addition, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Case of the Golden Monkey Statue — set in The Whispering Jungle Ruins
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects