- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 9,711
- 9,711 is between 9,700 and 9,800
- 9,750 is the midpoint between 9,700 and 9,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,711 is less than the midpoint (9,750)
- Therefore, 9,711 rounded to the nearest hundred = 9,700
