- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 25,997
- 25,997 is between 25,990 and 26,000
- 25,995 is the midpoint between 25,990 and 26,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 25,997 is greater than the midpoint (25,995)
- Therefore, 25,997 rounded to the nearest ten = 26,000
