- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,961
- 2,961 is between 2,960 and 2,970
- 2,965 is the midpoint between 2,960 and 2,970
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,961 is less than the midpoint (2,965)
- Therefore, 2,961 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,960
