- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 3,488
- 3,488 is between 3,480 and 3,490
- 3,485 is the midpoint between 3,480 and 3,490
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,488 is greater than the midpoint (3,485)
- Therefore, 3,488 rounded to the nearest ten = 3,490
