The number 285 is an integer that follows 284 and precedes 286. It is an odd number and can be expressed as the sum of three consecutive integers: 94 + 95 + 96 = 285. In mathematics, it is also known for its factors, which include 1, 3, 5, 15, 19, 57, 95, and 285. In terms of its significance, 285 can be found in various contexts, such as in geography where it may refer to a highway number or in sports as a jersey number. Additionally, it can represent a specific year in history or a code in different systems.