- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 25,750
- 25,750 is between 25,000 and 26,000
- 25,500 is the midpoint between 25,000 and 26,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 25,750 is greater than the midpoint (25,500)
- Therefore, 25,750 rounded to the nearest thousand = 26,000
