- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,953
- 2,953 is between 2,950 and 2,960
- 2,955 is the midpoint between 2,950 and 2,960
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,953 is less than the midpoint (2,955)
- Therefore, 2,953 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,950
