- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 16,537
- 16,537 is between 16,500 and 16,600
- 16,550 is the midpoint between 16,500 and 16,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 16,537 is less than the midpoint (16,550)
- Therefore, 16,537 rounded to the nearest hundred = 16,500
