- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 102,009
- 102,009 is between 102,000 and 102,100
- 102,050 is the midpoint between 102,000 and 102,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 102,009 is less than the midpoint (102,050)
- Therefore, 102,009 rounded to the nearest hundred = 102,000
