- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,771
- 2,771 is between 2,770 and 2,780
- 2,775 is the midpoint between 2,770 and 2,780
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,771 is less than the midpoint (2,775)
- Therefore, 2,771 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,770
