- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 72,451
- 72,451 is between 72,400 and 72,500
- 72,450 is the midpoint between 72,400 and 72,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 72,451 is greater than the midpoint (72,450)
- Therefore, 72,451 rounded to the nearest hundred = 72,500
