- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 34,001
- 34,001 is between 34,000 and 34,100
- 34,050 is the midpoint between 34,000 and 34,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 34,001 is less than the midpoint (34,050)
- Therefore, 34,001 rounded to the nearest hundred = 34,000
