- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 298,170
- 298,170 is between 298,100 and 298,200
- 298,150 is the midpoint between 298,100 and 298,200
- As illustrated on the number line, 298,170 is greater than the midpoint (298,150)
- Therefore, 298,170 rounded to the nearest hundred = 298,200
