- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,431
- 7,431 is between 7,400 and 7,500
- 7,450 is the midpoint between 7,400 and 7,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,431 is less than the midpoint (7,450)
- Therefore, 7,431 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,400
