Question
Howard, Andy and Julian had a total of 353 stamps at first. After a week, the number of Howard's stamps became 4 times the number of stamps he had at first. The number of Andy's stamps decreased by 143. Julian had one-quarter as many stamps as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of stamps.
  1. How many stamps did Julian have at first?
  2. What was the total number of stamps that the three boys had in the end?
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Howard, Andy and Julian had a total of 353 stamps at first. After a week, the number of Howard's stamps became 4 times the number of stamps he had at first. The number of Andy's stamps decreased by 143. Julian had one-quarter as many stamps as he had at first. In the end, the three boys had the same number of stamps.
  1. How many stamps did Julian have at first?
  2. What was the total number of stamps that the three boys had in the end?