- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 17,258
- 17,258 is between 17,250 and 17,260
- 17,255 is the midpoint between 17,250 and 17,260
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,258 is greater than the midpoint (17,255)
- Therefore, 17,258 rounded to the nearest ten = 17,260
