A cut piece of ribbon is 21 inches long. The piece of ribbon is 15% of the original length of the ribbon. How long was the original length of the ribbon?

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A cut piece of ribbon is 21 inches long. The piece of ribbon is 15% of the original length of the ribbon.

How long was the original length of the ribbon?

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Answer:

140 inches

Explanation:

21 is 15% of 140.

Mike Malter answered Apr 18, 2023

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