Question
Ryan, Tommy and Vincent had a total of 512 beads at first. After a week, the number of Ryan's beads became 3 times the number of beads he had at first. The number of Tommy's beads decreased by 176. Vincent had one-quarter as many beads as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of beads.
  1. How many beads did Vincent have at first?
  2. What was the total number of beads that the three boys had in the end?
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Ryan, Tommy and Vincent had a total of 512 beads at first. After a week, the number of Ryan's beads became 3 times the number of beads he had at first. The number of Tommy's beads decreased by 176. Vincent had one-quarter as many beads as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of beads.
  1. How many beads did Vincent have at first?
  2. What was the total number of beads that the three boys had in the end?