- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 27,742
- 27,742 is between 27,700 and 27,800
- 27,750 is the midpoint between 27,700 and 27,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 27,742 is less than the midpoint (27,750)
- Therefore, 27,742 rounded to the nearest hundred = 27,700
