- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 40,535
- 40,535 is between 40,500 and 40,600
- 40,550 is the midpoint between 40,500 and 40,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 40,535 is less than the midpoint (40,550)
- Therefore, 40,535 rounded to the nearest hundred = 40,500
