- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 11,942
- 11,942 is between 11,900 and 12,000
- 11,950 is the midpoint between 11,900 and 12,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 11,942 is less than the midpoint (11,950)
- Therefore, 11,942 rounded to the nearest hundred = 11,900
