Question
Luis, Carl and John had a total of 597 stamps at first. After a week, the number of Luis's stamps became 4 times the number of stamps he had at first. The number of Carl's stamps decreased by 114. John had one-quarter as many stamps as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of stamps.
  1. How many stamps did John have at first?
  2. What was the total number of stamps that the three boys had in the end?
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Luis, Carl and John had a total of 597 stamps at first. After a week, the number of Luis's stamps became 4 times the number of stamps he had at first. The number of Carl's stamps decreased by 114. John had one-quarter as many stamps as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of stamps.
  1. How many stamps did John have at first?
  2. What was the total number of stamps that the three boys had in the end?