- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 3,004
- 3,004 is between 3,000 and 3,010
- 3,005 is the midpoint between 3,000 and 3,010
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,004 is less than the midpoint (3,005)
- Therefore, 3,004 rounded to the nearest ten = 3,000
