Question
Oscar, Vincent and Will had a total of 458 pens at first. After a week, the number of Oscar's pens became 4 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Vincent's pens decreased by 17. Will had one-quarter as many pens as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of pens.
  1. How many pens did Will have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?
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Oscar, Vincent and Will had a total of 458 pens at first. After a week, the number of Oscar's pens became 4 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Vincent's pens decreased by 17. Will had one-quarter as many pens as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of pens.
  1. How many pens did Will have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?