- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,424
- 1,424 is between 1,420 and 1,430
- 1,425 is the midpoint between 1,420 and 1,430
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,424 is less than the midpoint (1,425)
- Therefore, 1,424 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,420
