- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 6,234
- 6,234 is between 6,200 and 6,300
- 6,250 is the midpoint between 6,200 and 6,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 6,234 is less than the midpoint (6,250)
- Therefore, 6,234 rounded to the nearest hundred = 6,200
