- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 23,849
- 23,849 is between 23,800 and 23,900
- 23,850 is the midpoint between 23,800 and 23,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 23,849 is less than the midpoint (23,850)
- Therefore, 23,849 rounded to the nearest hundred = 23,800
