- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,820
- 7,820 is between 7,800 and 7,900
- 7,850 is the midpoint between 7,800 and 7,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,820 is less than the midpoint (7,850)
- Therefore, 7,820 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,800
