- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 345,047
- 345,047 is between 345,000 and 345,100
- 345,050 is the midpoint between 345,000 and 345,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 345,047 is less than the midpoint (345,050)
- Therefore, 345,047 rounded to the nearest hundred = 345,000
