- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 17,853
- 17,853 is between 17,850 and 17,860
- 17,855 is the midpoint between 17,850 and 17,860
- As illustrated on the number line, 17,853 is less than the midpoint (17,855)
- Therefore, 17,853 rounded to the nearest ten = 17,850
