- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 14,431
- 14,431 is between 14,400 and 14,500
- 14,450 is the midpoint between 14,400 and 14,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 14,431 is less than the midpoint (14,450)
- Therefore, 14,431 rounded to the nearest hundred = 14,400
