- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 268,735
- 268,735 is between 268,700 and 268,800
- 268,750 is the midpoint between 268,700 and 268,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 268,735 is less than the midpoint (268,750)
- Therefore, 268,735 rounded to the nearest hundred = 268,700
