- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 24,988
- 24,988 is between 24,900 and 25,000
- 24,950 is the midpoint between 24,900 and 25,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 24,988 is greater than the midpoint (24,950)
- Therefore, 24,988 rounded to the nearest hundred = 25,000
