- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 117,821
- 117,821 is between 117,800 and 117,900
- 117,850 is the midpoint between 117,800 and 117,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 117,821 is less than the midpoint (117,850)
- Therefore, 117,821 rounded to the nearest hundred = 117,800
