- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 17,429
- 17,429 is between 17,420 and 17,430
- 17,425 is the midpoint between 17,420 and 17,430
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,429 is greater than the midpoint (17,425)
- Therefore, 17,429 rounded to the nearest ten = 17,430
