- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 16,082
- 16,082 is between 16,080 and 16,090
- 16,085 is the midpoint between 16,080 and 16,090
- As illustrated on the number line, 16,082 is less than the midpoint (16,085)
- Therefore, 16,082 rounded to the nearest ten = 16,080
