Question
Henry, Bryan and Eric had a total of 580 beads at first. After a week, the number of Henry's beads became 4 times the number of beads he had at first. The number of Bryan's beads decreased by 181. Eric had one-quarter as many beads as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of beads.
  1. How many beads did Eric have at first?
  2. What was the total number of beads that the three boys had in the end?
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Henry, Bryan and Eric had a total of 580 beads at first. After a week, the number of Henry's beads became 4 times the number of beads he had at first. The number of Bryan's beads decreased by 181. Eric had one-quarter as many beads as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of beads.
  1. How many beads did Eric have at first?
  2. What was the total number of beads that the three boys had in the end?