- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 28,972
- 28,972 is between 28,900 and 29,000
- 28,950 is the midpoint between 28,900 and 29,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 28,972 is greater than the midpoint (28,950)
- Therefore, 28,972 rounded to the nearest hundred = 29,000
