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The Great Catnip Trophy Caper
The legendary Golden Catnip Trophy has vanished from the high-security vault at Purrmont Palace! The grand ballroom is packed with twenty-four famous felines. Only a master detective can use math clues to find the sneaky catburglar.
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 | Meow Magic | Secret Gadget | Stealth Style | Fur Pattern | Favorite Treat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey | Super Pounce | Bell Tracker | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
| Sylvester | Sonic Purr | Squeak Spy | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
| Oliver | Shadow Slither | Bell Tracker | Right-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Catnip drop |
| Milo | Shadow Slither | Yarn Grapple | Right-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
| Chloe | Laser Dash | Yarn Grapple | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Catnip drop |
| Shadow | Laser Dash | Squeak Spy | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Salmon bite |
| Nala | Wall Climb | Yarn Grapple | Left-pawed | Calico patches | Salmon bite |
| Whiskers | Sonic Purr | Catnip Bomb | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Salmon bite |
| Lucy | Sonic Purr | Catnip Bomb | Right-pawed | Tabby stripes | Salmon bite |
| Mittens | Super Pounce | Yarn Grapple | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Catnip drop |
| Ziggy | Laser Dash | Bell Tracker | Right-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Salmon bite |
| Gizmo | Sonic Purr | Catnip Bomb | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
| Toby | Super Pounce | Feather Dart | Left-pawed | Tabby stripes | Tuna flake |
| Mr Fluffington | Wall Climb | Yarn Grapple | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
| Boots | Shadow Slither | Catnip Bomb | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Salmon bite |
| Garfield | Laser Dash | Squeak Spy | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Salmon bite |
| Luna | Super Pounce | Squeak Spy | Right-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Catnip drop |
| Princess Purr | Sonic Purr | Bell Tracker | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Catnip drop |
| Sassy | Wall Climb | Bell Tracker | Left-pawed | Calico patches | Tuna flake |
| Felix | Super Pounce | Catnip Bomb | Right-pawed | Calico patches | Salmon bite |
| Tom | Laser Dash | Catnip Bomb | Left-pawed | Tuxedo coat | Tuna flake |
Clue 1
Rounding
We found a pile of stolen toy mice scattered on the floor. Count them up to unlock the first secret file.
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
7000
200
370
2000
2900
90
90
900
2900
700
1300
1100
370
3000
700
1100
T
7000
1700
3000
370
900
3000
50
1700
370
900
4300
3000
430
110
Round 6,737 to the nearest thousandT
Round 90 to the nearest tenL
Round 373 to the nearest tenE
Round 1,909 to the nearest thousandV
Round 1,129 to the nearest hundredO
Round 4,306 to the nearest hundredK
Round 666 to the nearest hundredN
Round 1,660 to the nearest hundredU
Round 921 to the nearest hundredA
Round 107 to the nearest tenY
Round 430 to the nearest tenP
Round 1,330 to the nearest hundredD
Round 2,739 to the nearest thousandS
Round 173 to the nearest hundredH
Round 2,897 to the nearest hundredI
Round 46 to the nearest tenQ
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
The palace alarm system needs a quick estimate to reset. Round the security laser frequency to get the system running again.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
19
47
73
67
44
6
60
47
D
There were 55 milk bowls. 36 were used up. How many milk bowls are left?L
Detective kitten found 10 yarn balls yesterday and 34 more today. How many yarn balls in all?P
Detective kitten found 34 milk bowls yesterday and 13 more today. How many milk bowls in all?E
Detective kitten found 7 scratching posts yesterday and 66 more today. How many scratching posts in all?F
There were 69 milk bowls. 2 were used up. How many milk bowls are left?T
Detective kitten lined up 3 rows of 2 yarn balls. How many yarn balls in all?A
Detective kitten found 48 catnip mice yesterday and 12 more today. How many catnip mice in all?W
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Addition
The guards are adding up all the spilled milk cans in the hallway. Help them find the total sum to trace the culprit's 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
3332
5552
2833
5675
8335
2833
6957
2833
5675
9273
2833
3138
3138
2833
8403
3138
4942
5521
2833
T
3332
2368
6957
6688
8107
3138
6688
5521
2833
5675
1345 + 1987 =T
5328 + 3945 =M
3779 + 4328 =F
4205 + 4198 =D
1372 + 1766 =L
2791 + 5544 =C
3436 + 1506 =I
3423 + 2252 =S
1402 + 966 =U
2802 + 4155 =N
2309 + 4379 =A
2261 + 3291 =H
1695 + 3826 =K
1813 + 1020 =E
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Subtraction
Some fish treats are missing from the pantry. Calculate how many were taken by subtracting the leftover snacks.
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
6000
5703
6491
A
6000
2364
5132
A
6000
3244
1674
6550
6900
6764
2142
4336
2142
8479
2661
4336
1674
5291
6900
A
6000
6764
2941
6550
A
6000
4607
4498
5291
8479
3244
1674
10711 - 4711 =A
9174 - 695 =U
9182 - 2691 =L
3863 - 1721 =T
7653 - 1950 =B
4402 - 1158 =N
7221 - 1930 =O
7161 - 4797 =C
5307 - 2366 =R
4874 - 538 =E
9634 - 4502 =K
6091 - 3430 =X
11322 - 4772 =W
6426 - 1928 =F
7015 - 115 =H
11347 - 4583 =I
5953 - 4279 =D
4624 - 17 =S
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to divide the remaining patrol kittens into equal search teams. Split them up fairly to scour the palace garden.
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 ÷ 8 = ?
7 ÷ 7 = ?
110 ÷ 10 = ?
10 ÷ 1 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
60 ÷ 10 = ?
96 ÷ 12 = ?
72 ÷ 8 = ?
35 ÷ 7 = ?
28 ÷ 7 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain scales the marble wall, then zips away on a yarn grapple.
2.The villain jumps across the rafters, then blinds the cameras with a catnip bomb.
3.The villain jumps across the rafters, then tracks the exit with a bell tracker.
4.The villain slips under the door frame, then escapes while listening to a squeak spy.
5.The villain shatters the vase with a loud purr, then pins the guards with a feather dart.
6.The villain scales the marble wall, then blinds the cameras with a catnip bomb.
7.The villain speeds past the security guard, then blinds the cameras with a catnip bomb.
8.The villain slips under the door frame, then pins the guards with a feather dart.
9.The villain shatters the vase with a loud purr, then tracks the exit with a bell tracker.
10.The villain speeds past the security guard, then escapes while listening to a squeak spy.
11.The villain shatters the vase with a loud purr, then blinds the cameras with a catnip bomb.
12.The villain scales the marble wall, then escapes while listening to a squeak spy.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Catnip Trophy Caper
Culprit: Tom (Laser Dash · Catnip Bomb · Left-pawed · Tuxedo coat · Tuna flake)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A SQUEAK SPY"Round 6,737 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (T) · Round 90 to the nearest ten = 90 (L) · Round 373 to the nearest ten = 370 (E) · Round 1,909 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (V) · Round 1,129 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (O) · Round 4,306 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (K) · Round 666 to the nearest hundred = 700 (N) · Round 1,660 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (U) · Round 921 to the nearest hundred = 900 (A) · Round 107 to the nearest ten = 110 (Y) · Round 430 to the nearest ten = 430 (P) · Round 1,330 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (D) · Round 2,739 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (S) · Round 173 to the nearest hundred = 200 (H) · Round 2,897 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (I) · Round 46 to the nearest ten = 50 (Q)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "LEFT PAWED"There were 55 milk bowls. 36 were used up. How many milk bowls are left? = 19 (L) · Detective kitten found 10 yarn balls yesterday and 34 more today. How many yarn balls in all? = 44 (P) · Detective kitten found 34 milk bowls yesterday and 13 more today. How many milk bowls in all? = 47 (E) · Detective kitten found 7 scratching posts yesterday and 66 more today. How many scratching posts in all? = 73 (F) · There were 69 milk bowls. 2 were used up. How many milk bowls are left? = 67 (T) · Detective kitten lined up 3 rows of 2 yarn balls. How many yarn balls in all? = 6 (A) · Detective kitten found 48 catnip mice yesterday and 12 more today. How many catnip mice in all? = 60 (W)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "THE SCENE SMELLED LIKE TUNA FLAKES"1345 + 1987 = 3332 (T) · 5328 + 3945 = 9273 (M) · 3779 + 4328 = 8107 (F) · 4205 + 4198 = 8403 (D) · 1372 + 1766 = 3138 (L) · 2791 + 5544 = 8335 (C) · 3436 + 1506 = 4942 (I) · 3423 + 2252 = 5675 (S) · 1402 + 966 = 2368 (U) · 2802 + 4155 = 6957 (N) · 2309 + 4379 = 6688 (A) · 2261 + 3291 = 5552 (H) · 1695 + 3826 = 5521 (K) · 1813 + 1020 = 2833 (E)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "A BLACK AND WHITE TUXEDO HAIR WAS FOUND"10711 - 4711 = 6000 (A) · 9174 - 695 = 8479 (U) · 9182 - 2691 = 6491 (L) · 3863 - 1721 = 2142 (T) · 7653 - 1950 = 5703 (B) · 4402 - 1158 = 3244 (N) · 7221 - 1930 = 5291 (O) · 7161 - 4797 = 2364 (C) · 5307 - 2366 = 2941 (R) · 4874 - 538 = 4336 (E) · 9634 - 4502 = 5132 (K) · 6091 - 3430 = 2661 (X) · 11322 - 4772 = 6550 (W) · 6426 - 1928 = 4498 (F) · 7015 - 115 = 6900 (H) · 11347 - 4583 = 6764 (I) · 5953 - 4279 = 1674 (D) · 4624 - 17 = 4607 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Tom24 ÷ 8 = 3 · 7 ÷ 7 = 1 · 110 ÷ 10 = 11 · 10 ÷ 1 = 10 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 96 ÷ 12 = 8 · 72 ÷ 8 = 9 · 35 ÷ 7 = 5 · 28 ÷ 7 = 4
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Word problems, Addition, Subtraction, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Catnip Trophy Caper — set in Purrmont Palace
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects