- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,548
- 1,548 is between 1,540 and 1,550
- 1,545 is the midpoint between 1,540 and 1,550
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,548 is greater than the midpoint (1,545)
- Therefore, 1,548 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,550
