Question
Ian, Howard and Jeremy had a total of 495 pens at first. After a week, the number of Ian's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Howard's pens decreased by 79. Jeremy 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 Jeremy have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?
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Ian, Howard and Jeremy had a total of 495 pens at first. After a week, the number of Ian's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Howard's pens decreased by 79. Jeremy 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 Jeremy have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?