Question
Liam, Riordan and Will had a total of 387 pens at first. After a week, the number of Liam's pens became 3 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Riordan's pens decreased by 179. Will had one-quarter 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 Will have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?
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Liam, Riordan and Will had a total of 387 pens at first. After a week, the number of Liam's pens became 3 times the number of pens he had at first. The number of Riordan's pens decreased by 179. Will had one-quarter 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 Will have at first?
  2. What was the total number of pens that the three boys had in the end?