Question
Flynn, George and Charlie had a total of 463 cards at first. After a week, the number of Flynn's cards became 3 times the number of cards he had at first. The number of George's cards decreased by 271. Charlie 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 Charlie have at first?
  2. What was the total number of cards that the three boys had in the end?
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Flynn, George and Charlie had a total of 463 cards at first. After a week, the number of Flynn's cards became 3 times the number of cards he had at first. The number of George's cards decreased by 271. Charlie 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 Charlie have at first?
  2. What was the total number of cards that the three boys had in the end?