Question
Daniel, Ryan and Sean had a total of 504 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Daniel's marbles became 5 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Ryan's marbles decreased by 40. Sean 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 Sean have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?
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Daniel, Ryan and Sean had a total of 504 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Daniel's marbles became 5 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Ryan's marbles decreased by 40. Sean 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 Sean have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?