Question
Peter, Cody and Owen had a total of 458 coins at first. After a week, the number of Peter's coins became 3 times the number of coins he had at first. The number of Cody's coins decreased by 250. Owen had one-quarter as many coins as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of coins.
  1. How many coins did Owen have at first?
  2. What was the total number of coins that the three boys had in the end?
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Peter, Cody and Owen had a total of 458 coins at first. After a week, the number of Peter's coins became 3 times the number of coins he had at first. The number of Cody's coins decreased by 250. Owen had one-quarter as many coins as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of coins.
  1. How many coins did Owen have at first?
  2. What was the total number of coins that the three boys had in the end?