Question
Charlie, Ethan and Seth had a total of 592 cards at first. After a week, the number of Charlie's cards became 3 times the number of cards he had at first. The number of Ethan's cards decreased by 128. Seth had one-quarter as many cards as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of cards.
  1. How many cards did Seth have at first?
  2. What was the total number of cards that the three boys had in the end?
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Charlie, Ethan and Seth had a total of 592 cards at first. After a week, the number of Charlie's cards became 3 times the number of cards he had at first. The number of Ethan's cards decreased by 128. Seth had one-quarter as many cards as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of cards.
  1. How many cards did Seth have at first?
  2. What was the total number of cards that the three boys had in the end?