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Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 10:34 AM
You know the rules, if you don't look at one of the other threads.

The Puzzle

So, I saw Pinkie Pie making cupcakes the other day and I asked her what they were for. She said that they were all for a party she was throwing for Applejack. She made a total of 36 cupcakes, but when I asked her how many ponies were coming to the party she said 6 ponies were coming, and that she made 2 cupcakes for everypony.

Why did she make so many?

nanosystem
October 24th, 2011, 10:36 AM
Has it something to do with 6^2=36?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 10:37 AM
Has it something to do with 6^2=36?


NOPE! Guess again

nanosystem
October 24th, 2011, 10:49 AM
Did Pinkie Pie make so many cupcakes because she had ingredients left?

Did Pinkie Pie make the cupcakes as a present for Applejack?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 10:55 AM
Did Pinkie Pie make so many cupcakes because she had ingredients left?


Well she did have more ingredients but that's not why she made so many



Did Pinkie Pie make the cupcakes as a present for Applejack?


Nope.

CptGorilla
October 24th, 2011, 11:09 AM
What's a party if it's not a food-fight?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:12 AM
What's a party if it's not a food-fight?


That would be SUPER FUN! But that's not why she made so many.

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 11:16 AM
So you can bring some home for your friends! YAAAAAAY SHARING IS CARING!

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:18 AM
So you can bring some home for your friends! YAAAAAAY SHARING IS CARING!


That's a good idea, but that's not why Pinkie Pie so made

Ming Vase of Hitler
October 24th, 2011, 11:29 AM
Ooh, OOH!! Is it because the six ponies that I was bringing only fit in 24 cupcakes, and I brought 12 normal cupcakes for them to enjoy?? :D :D

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4559980/reaction/pinkieinsaneeyesPLUS.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4559980/reaction/pinkiecupcakestodiefor.jpg

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:44 AM
Ooh, OOH!! Is it because the six ponies that I was bringing only fit in 24 cupcakes, and I brought 12 normal cupcakes for them to enjoy?? :D :D

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4559980/reaction/pinkieinsaneeyesPLUS.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4559980/reaction/pinkiecupcakestodiefor.jpg


Pinkie Pie, you shouldn't scare people with scary answers, that is incorrect :(

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 11:45 AM
Wait, is this MY party..? YAAAY, CUPCAKES.

nanosystem
October 24th, 2011, 11:49 AM
Do the exact numbers matter?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:51 AM
Do the exact numbers matter?


Yes otherwise, somepony might get less cupcakes than another

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 11:55 AM
Is Pinky Pie Bad at maths?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:56 AM
Is Pinky Pie Bad at maths?


No, she's not the best, but there's no way she would mess up something that has to do with throwing a party!

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 11:58 AM
Anyway we could get a hint?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 11:59 AM
HINT: All of the cupcakes will be eaten by the 6 ponies at the party

S.A.S.Cnl.Alpha
October 24th, 2011, 12:00 PM
HINT: All of the cupcakes will be eaten by the 6 people at the party


i spot an inconsistency

>people
>not ponies

your puzzle is flawed

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 12:00 PM
Are the other cupcakes extras, incase people are extra hungry?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:01 PM
Are the other cupcakes extras, incase people are extra hungry?


Nope, there are no extras

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 12:02 PM
HINT: All of the cupcakes will be eaten by the 6 people at the party


i spot an inconsistency

>people
>not ponies

your puzzle is flawed


http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/258/3/b/crying_applejack_by_keanno-d49w8ze.gif
I've been betrayed, I'm not getting a party, am I?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:03 PM
I fix'd it

S.A.S.Cnl.Alpha
October 24th, 2011, 12:04 PM
HINT: All of the cupcakes will be eaten by the 6 people at the party


i spot an inconsistency

>people
>not ponies

your puzzle is flawed


http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/258/3/b/crying_applejack_by_keanno-d49w8ze.gif
I've been betrayed, I'm not getting a party, am I?


your eyes contain mucus

i am disgusted

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 12:12 PM
At the party, does everyone eat two cupcakes?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:13 PM
At the party, does everyone eat two cupcakes?


yes

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 12:13 PM
At the party, does everyone eat two cupcakes?


yes

and no more than two?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:14 PM
At the party, does everyone eat two cupcakes?


yes

and no more than two?


At the party, no pony eats more than two cupcakes

S.A.S.Cnl.Alpha
October 24th, 2011, 12:15 PM
are the cupcakes are just for the party?
also, 2 cupcakes for every person implies that she will give to every existant pony… not only the 6 for the party
or even simpler
if 6 are coming to the party
18 are already in the party
or something like that

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:46 PM
are the cupcakes are just for the party?

For this, I'm going to answer yes and no, and make it your 2nd hint.



also, 2 cupcakes for every person implies that she will give to every existant pony… not only the 6 for the party
or even simpler
if 6 are coming to the party
18 are already in the party
or something like that


This is wrong

S.A.S.Cnl.Alpha
October 24th, 2011, 12:52 PM
baked bads?

The real baked bads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhnpltmOkxw#ws)

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 12:54 PM
So, There are ONLY six ponies at the party, and each of them eat two of the thirty six cupcakes, and they eat them all...?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 12:55 PM
So, There are ONLY six ponies at the party, and each of them eat two of the thirty six cupcakes, and they eat them all...?


correct

nanosystem
October 24th, 2011, 12:58 PM
Spike eats the 24 cupcakes left.

(Question: Are there any non-ponies at the party?)

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 01:01 PM
Spike eats the 24 cupcakes left.

(Question: Are there any non-ponies at the party?)

Incorrect.

Your question: Yes, Spike is the only non-pony at the party. He however has too much to eat beforehand so he didn't want any cupcakes. Therefore, Pinkie Pie didn't make him any

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 01:07 PM
Wait, do they eat 2 at the party and save 4 for later?

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 01:11 PM
Does Pinky pie eat the rest?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 01:12 PM
Wait, do they eat 2 at the party and save 4 for later?


Yes. but they all get eaten before they go home.

Celt
October 24th, 2011, 01:13 PM
Wait, do they eat 2 at the party and save 4 for later?


Yes. but they all get eaten before they go home.


So, is that it solved?
http://iambrony.jsmart.web.id/gif/files/131627797208.gif

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 01:20 PM
nope, you still have to figure out when they eat then and why.

CptGorilla
October 24th, 2011, 02:00 PM
Well... Pinky wanted to make 2 cupcakes for everypony. Miserable baker as she is, 24 didn't turn out. Originally, Pinky was going to throw them out, but Applejack just HAD to open her big mouth and make a comment on how Pinky can't bake as good as she (Applejack) can. Well... You should have seen Pinky throw a fit! The ponies tried as hard as they could to make her feel better, but the only way Pinky would believe them is if they ate the 24 bad ones too. Good friends as they were, they ate all 36 cupcakes and live happily ever after.

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 02:37 PM
Well... Pinky wanted to make 2 cupcakes for everypony. Miserable baker as she is, 24 didn't turn out. Originally, Pinky was going to throw them out, but Applejack just HAD to open her big mouth and make a comment on how Pinky can't bake as good as she (Applejack) can. Well... You should have seen Pinky throw a fit! The ponies tried as hard as they could to make her feel better, but the only way Pinky would believe them is if they ate the 24 bad ones too. Good friends as they were, they ate all 36 cupcakes and live happily ever after.


You shouldn't tell lies. Pinkie Pie would never get angry unless her hair got straight, and she is a wonderful baker, all 36 of those cupcakes turned out perfectly, just like she planned

Barry
October 24th, 2011, 07:28 PM
Were there more ponies invited but only six showed up?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 07:38 PM
Were there more ponies invited but only six showed up?


nope

Twenty Percent Homosexual
October 24th, 2011, 07:44 PM
Pinkie Pie didn't bake extra. She made 12 cupcakes for the ponies at the party and the rest to sell at Sugercube Corner while the party is going on.

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 07:45 PM
Pinkie Pie didn't bake extra. She made 12 cupcakes for the ponies at the party and the rest to sell at Sugercube Corner while the party is going on.


Incorrect, Pinkie Pie certainly made 36 cupcakes for the ponies at the party.

Twenty Percent Homosexual
October 24th, 2011, 09:03 PM
Each cupcake is actually three smaller cupcakes stuck together. Pinkie Pie's probably the kind of pony who would do something weird like that.

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 09:39 PM
Each cupcake is actually three smaller cupcakes stuck together. Pinkie Pie's probably the kind of pony who would do something weird like that.


All cupcakes were normal sized cupcakes, but you're getting to the answer, think of the numbers. You almost have it

Twenty Percent Homosexual
October 24th, 2011, 09:43 PM
Each cupcake is actually three smaller cupcakes stuck together. Pinkie Pie's probably the kind of pony who would do something weird like that.


All cupcakes were normal sized cupcakes, but you're getting to the answer, think of the numbers. You almost have it


Uhh, the cupcakes were three normal sized cupcakes stuck together?

Deathfire123
October 24th, 2011, 09:45 PM
Each cupcake is actually three smaller cupcakes stuck together. Pinkie Pie's probably the kind of pony who would do something weird like that.


All cupcakes were normal sized cupcakes, but you're getting to the answer, think of the numbers. You almost have it


Uhh, the cupcakes were three normal sized cupcakes stuck together?


All of the cupcakes were eaten at different times. THINK episode 25!

S.A.S.Cnl.Alpha
October 25th, 2011, 04:13 AM
baked bads

jaczac
October 25th, 2011, 05:16 AM
There us a cupcake eating contest.

striker999
October 25th, 2011, 06:39 AM
how about this:
she's making 36 cupcakes because:
she making 2 TYPES of cupcakes for each pony
so, every pony would just have to eat 3 cupcakes, no problem.
36/2=18 18/6 = 3

OR.she made 12 cupcakes for the 3 types of cupcakes she's using I.E yellow , pink , etc
36/3=12 12/6 = 2 . leaving 2 cupcakes for every pony

Deathfire123
October 25th, 2011, 07:54 AM
how about this:
she's making 36 cupcakes because:
she making 2 TYPES of cupcakes for each pony
so, every pony would just have to eat 3 cupcakes, no problem.
36/2=18 18/6 = 3

OR.she made 12 cupcakes for the 3 types of cupcakes she's using I.E yellow , pink , etc
36/3=12 12/6 = 2 . leaving 2 cupcakes for every pony


no they are all the same type of cupcake.

striker999
October 25th, 2011, 09:18 AM
how about this:
she's making 36 cupcakes because:
she making 2 TYPES of cupcakes for each pony
so, every pony would just have to eat 3 cupcakes, no problem.
36/2=18 18/6 = 3

OR.she made 12 cupcakes for the 3 types of cupcakes she's using I.E yellow , pink , etc
36/3=12 12/6 = 2 . leaving 2 cupcakes for every pony


no they are all the same type of cupcake.

that aint fair >:( this is a lateral puzzle....
there is 2 for EVERY PONY there was 18 ponies at the town(including her) so she made 36 cupcakes

Deathfire123
October 25th, 2011, 09:27 AM
Wait, do they eat 2 at the party and save 4 for later?


this post was the closest to the answer

Celt
October 25th, 2011, 10:49 AM
Wait, do they eat 2 at the party and save 4 for later?


this post was the closest to the answer


She bakes 6 cupcakes per person thinking they'll be hungry, but they not hungry at the party, only eat two, and save four so they can eat it later?

Deathfire123
October 25th, 2011, 11:04 AM
I'll just say close enough, and SOLVED!

The story: Pinkie Pie was going to make 12 cupcakes, 2 for everypony that was going to show up. Then she realized that what fun was a party without an after party. And what fun was an after party without an after after party. And what fun what any party without more cupcakes! So she make 2 cupcakes for everypony for each party. Thus she made 36. Applejack was thrilled, but everypony was only able to eat two each for the entirety of the three parties

Celt
October 25th, 2011, 11:11 AM
I'll just say close enough, and SOLVED!

The story: Pinkie Pie was going to make 12 cupcakes, 2 for everypony that was going to show up. Then she realized that what fun was a party without an after party. And what fun was an after party without an after after party. And what fun what any party without more cupcakes! So she make 2 cupcakes for everypony for each party. Thus she made 36. Applejack was thrilled, but everypony was only able to eat two each for the entirety of the three parties

Woohoo! Brohoof?

RandomNumbers0
October 25th, 2011, 06:56 PM
Wasn't only ponys. People too.

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