The problem asks us to find the missing number in the division equation $285.9 \div \Box = 28.59$.

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2025/5/29

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to find the missing number in the division equation 285.9÷=28.59285.9 \div \Box = 28.59.

2. Solution Steps

To find the missing number, we can divide 285.9285.9 by 28.5928.59.
285.928.59=2859285.9×1010=28592859×10=10\frac{285.9}{28.59} = \frac{2859}{285.9} \times \frac{10}{10} = \frac{2859}{2859} \times 10 = 10
Alternatively, we can think about how the decimal point shifted. The decimal point in 285.9285.9 moved one place to the left to become 28.5928.59. Dividing by 10 moves the decimal point one place to the left.

3. Final Answer

10

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