- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 89,024
- 89,024 is between 89,000 and 89,100
- 89,050 is the midpoint between 89,000 and 89,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 89,024 is less than the midpoint (89,050)
- Therefore, 89,024 rounded to the nearest hundred = 89,000
