When subtracting 8.7 from a certain number, the result is 22.95, as seen below. what number should go in the box to complete the subtraction problem? the decimal 8.7 is subtracted from an unknown whole number to get 22.95. the unknown whole number has 3 in the tens place, an unknown number in the ones place, 6 in the tenths place, and 5 in the hundredths place. when subtracting 8.7 from a certain number, the result is 22.95, as seen below. what number should go in the box to complete the subtraction problem?