- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 23,472
- 23,472 is between 23,400 and 23,500
- 23,450 is the midpoint between 23,400 and 23,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 23,472 is greater than the midpoint (23,450)
- Therefore, 23,472 rounded to the nearest hundred = 23,500
