- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,817
- 2,817 is between 2,810 and 2,820
- 2,815 is the midpoint between 2,810 and 2,820
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,817 is greater than the midpoint (2,815)
- Therefore, 2,817 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,820
