- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 26,789
- 26,789 is between 26,700 and 26,800
- 26,750 is the midpoint between 26,700 and 26,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 26,789 is greater than the midpoint (26,750)
- Therefore, 26,789 rounded to the nearest hundred = 26,800
