- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 3,098
- 3,098 is between 3,000 and 3,100
- 3,050 is the midpoint between 3,000 and 3,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,098 is greater than the midpoint (3,050)
- Therefore, 3,098 rounded to the nearest hundred = 3,100
