- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,798
- 5,798 is between 5,700 and 5,800
- 5,750 is the midpoint between 5,700 and 5,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,798 is greater than the midpoint (5,750)
- Therefore, 5,798 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,800
