Question
Ben, Jenson and Sean had a total of 551 pens at first. After a week, the number of Ben's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Jenson's pens decreased by 279. Sean had half 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 Sean have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?
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Ben, Jenson and Sean had a total of 551 pens at first. After a week, the number of Ben's pens became 5 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Jenson's pens decreased by 279. Sean had half 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 Sean have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?