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What number decreased by 23% is equals 123?
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What number decreased by 23% is equals 123?

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Answer: Lets call the number x

decreased means subtraction. If x is decreased bt 23% then the result is

x-23%(x) = x-(23/100)x or x-.23x

x-.23x=539

.77x=539

x=539/.77

x=700

check: 700-.23(700)=539

700-161=539

539=539

Our answer is correct

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