At another sanctuary, the number of nesting turtles decreased by 10%. this year there were 234 nesting turtles. how many nesting turtles were at this sanctuary last year?

260 nesting turtles were at this sanctuary last year

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The number of nesting turtles decreased = 10%

Number of turtles  present in sanctuary this year = 234

To Find:

Number of nesting turtles present at this sanctuary last year= ?

Solution:

Let the number of nesting turtles present at this sanctuary last year be x

Then,

x- 10% of x = Number of turtles  present in sanctuary this year

x- 10% of x = 234

x= 260