- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 50,276
- 50,276 is between 50,200 and 50,300
- 50,250 is the midpoint between 50,200 and 50,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 50,276 is greater than the midpoint (50,250)
- Therefore, 50,276 rounded to the nearest hundred = 50,300
