- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 274,503
- 274,503 is between 274,500 and 274,600
- 274,550 is the midpoint between 274,500 and 274,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 274,503 is less than the midpoint (274,550)
- Therefore, 274,503 rounded to the nearest hundred = 274,500
