- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 27,981
- 27,981 is between 27,900 and 28,000
- 27,950 is the midpoint between 27,900 and 28,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 27,981 is greater than the midpoint (27,950)
- Therefore, 27,981 rounded to the nearest hundred = 28,000
