- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 27,837
- 27,837 is between 27,800 and 27,900
- 27,850 is the midpoint between 27,800 and 27,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 27,837 is less than the midpoint (27,850)
- Therefore, 27,837 rounded to the nearest hundred = 27,800
