- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 12,507
- 12,507 is between 12,500 and 12,600
- 12,550 is the midpoint between 12,500 and 12,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 12,507 is less than the midpoint (12,550)
- Therefore, 12,507 rounded to the nearest hundred = 12,500
