- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 9,012
- 9,012 is between 9,000 and 9,100
- 9,050 is the midpoint between 9,000 and 9,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,012 is less than the midpoint (9,050)
- Therefore, 9,012 rounded to the nearest hundred = 9,000
