- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,247
- 1,247 is between 1,240 and 1,250
- 1,245 is the midpoint between 1,240 and 1,250
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,247 is greater than the midpoint (1,245)
- Therefore, 1,247 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,250
