Question
Caden, Justin and Charlie had a total of 429 coins at first. After a week, the number of Caden's coins became 4 times the number of coins he had at first. The number of Justin's coins decreased by 260. Charlie had half as many coins as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of coins.
  1. How many coins did Charlie have at first?
  2. What was the total number of coins that the three boys had in the end?
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Caden, Justin and Charlie had a total of 429 coins at first. After a week, the number of Caden's coins became 4 times the number of coins he had at first. The number of Justin's coins decreased by 260. Charlie had half as many coins as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of coins.
  1. How many coins did Charlie have at first?
  2. What was the total number of coins that the three boys had in the end?