- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 17,023
- 17,023 is between 17,000 and 17,100
- 17,050 is the midpoint between 17,000 and 17,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,023 is less than the midpoint (17,050)
- Therefore, 17,023 rounded to the nearest hundred = 17,000
