Introduction:
Young investigators, welcome! Are you prepared to use your mathematical prowess to solve a mystery? You’ll use reasoning, measurements, math, and subtraction to find the missing cookie thief in this thrilling blog! Well, let’s start with “The Vanishing Cookies.”
Case File: The Vanishing Cookies
At Bright Minds School, 12 delicious cookies were left on a tray during lunch. But after recess… only 5 were left!
Who took the cookies? 🤔 Three students were near the tray: Riya, Aarav, and Maya. Each one gave a clue—but only one tells the truth.
📄 Clues from the suspects:
- Riya says: “I only ate 2 cookies. Someone else ate more!”
- Aarav says: “I saw Maya eat 5 cookies.”
- Maya says: “Riya and Aarav together ate 7 cookies.”
Challenge 1: Who is telling the truth?
👉 Use logic and basic addition/subtraction to figure it out. Try writing down all the possible combinations.
📝 Hint: Total cookies eaten = 12 – 5 = 7 cookies.
Challenge 2: Footprint Measurements
Detective Meera found footprints near the tray.
- Footprint A: 18 cm
- Footprint B: 21 cm
- Footprint C: 20 cm
The suspect with the smallest feet is most likely the fastest runner.
Can you guess which footprint belongs to which student?
Mini Math Puzzle:
Match the student to the number:
- Riya’s height is 135 cm
- Aarav is 145 cm
- Maya is 130 cm
Use measurement clues to guess who might have left each footprint!
📝 Conclusion:
Detective, congratulations! To solve the case, you just combined logic, math, and enjoyment. Math is used in everything, including decision-making, buying, and mystery-solving!
Question for Kids (CTA):
Tell us in the comments:
Who do YOU think took the cookies? Why?
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