- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 72,894
- 72,894 is between 72,800 and 72,900
- 72,850 is the midpoint between 72,800 and 72,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 72,894 is greater than the midpoint (72,850)
- Therefore, 72,894 rounded to the nearest hundred = 72,900
