Question
Asher, Valen and Cole had a total of 430 pens at first. After a week, the number of Asher's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Valen's pens decreased by 118. Cole had one-quarter as many pens as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of pens.
  1. How many pens did Cole have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?
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Asher, Valen and Cole had a total of 430 pens at first. After a week, the number of Asher's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Valen's pens decreased by 118. Cole had one-quarter as many pens as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of pens.
  1. How many pens did Cole have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?