- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 17,852
- 17,852 is between 17,800 and 17,900
- 17,850 is the midpoint between 17,800 and 17,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,852 is greater than the midpoint (17,850)
- Therefore, 17,852 rounded to the nearest hundred = 17,900
