- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,004
- 7,004 is between 7,000 and 7,100
- 7,050 is the midpoint between 7,000 and 7,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,004 is less than the midpoint (7,050)
- Therefore, 7,004 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,000
