- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 249,999
- 249,999 is between 249,900 and 250,000
- 249,950 is the midpoint between 249,900 and 250,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 249,999 is greater than the midpoint (249,950)
- Therefore, 249,999 rounded to the nearest hundred = 250,000
