- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,847
- 2,847 is between 2,840 and 2,850
- 2,845 is the midpoint between 2,840 and 2,850
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,847 is greater than the midpoint (2,845)
- Therefore, 2,847 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,850
