Question
Dylan, Caden and Jeremy had a total of 527 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Dylan's marbles became 3 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Caden's marbles decreased by 277. Jeremy had half as many marbles as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of marbles.
  1. How many marbles did Jeremy have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?
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Dylan, Caden and Jeremy had a total of 527 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Dylan's marbles became 3 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Caden's marbles decreased by 277. Jeremy had half as many marbles as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of marbles.
  1. How many marbles did Jeremy have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?