- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 17,240
- 17,240 is between 17,000 and 18,000
- 17,500 is the midpoint between 17,000 and 18,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,240 is less than the midpoint (17,500)
- Therefore, 17,240 rounded to the nearest thousand = 17,000
