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
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