Asked by Danny

A spring is 25 cm long when stretched. The spring was stretched by 18% of its original length. Determine the original length.
Answered by Ms. Sue
25 / 1.18 = 21.18644
Answered by Danny
Where do you get the 1.18 from. Confused a little.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The spring stretched 118% of its original length.

1.18x = 25
x = 25/1.18
Answered by Danny
Thank you very much.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
Answered by ayo
let unknown be x
18x/100=25
x=(25*100)18
x=138.89