Mary wants 144 cupcakes for her party. Mary has already made 36 cherry cupcakes, and 48 berry cupcakes. Mary wants to make an even number of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes for the rest. How much of each should she make?
How many cupcakes does Mary currently have? ** Mary currently has 36 cherry + 48 berry cupcakes = <<36+48=84>>84 cupcakes.
How many cupcakes does Mary need? ** Mary needs an additional 144 cupcakes – 84 = <<144-84=60>>60 cupcakes.
How many cupcakes of each flavor does Mary want to make? ** Mary wants to split that number evenly between chocolate and vanilla, so 60 / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30 cupcakes of each flavor.
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