- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 3,460
- 3,460 is between 3,400 and 3,500
- 3,450 is the midpoint between 3,400 and 3,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,460 is greater than the midpoint (3,450)
- Therefore, 3,460 rounded to the nearest hundred = 3,500
