- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 19,873
- 19,873 is between 19,800 and 19,900
- 19,850 is the midpoint between 19,800 and 19,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 19,873 is greater than the midpoint (19,850)
- Therefore, 19,873 rounded to the nearest hundred = 19,900
