- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 24,623
- 24,623 is between 24,600 and 24,700
- 24,650 is the midpoint between 24,600 and 24,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 24,623 is less than the midpoint (24,650)
- Therefore, 24,623 rounded to the nearest hundred = 24,600
