- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 345,281
- 345,281 is between 345,200 and 345,300
- 345,250 is the midpoint between 345,200 and 345,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 345,281 is greater than the midpoint (345,250)
- Therefore, 345,281 rounded to the nearest hundred = 345,300
