- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,254
- 1,254 is between 1,250 and 1,260
- 1,255 is the midpoint between 1,250 and 1,260
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,254 is less than the midpoint (1,255)
- Therefore, 1,254 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,250
