Question
Tim, Elijah and Riordan had a total of 525 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Tim's marbles became 4 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Elijah's marbles decreased by 84. Riordan had one-quarter 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 Riordan have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?
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Tim, Elijah and Riordan had a total of 525 marbles at first. After a week, the number of Tim's marbles became 4 times the number of marbles he had at first. The number of Elijah's marbles decreased by 84. Riordan had one-quarter 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 Riordan have at first?
  2. What was the total number of marbles that the three boys had in the end?