- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 3,499
- 3,499 is between 3,400 and 3,500
- 3,450 is the midpoint between 3,400 and 3,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,499 is greater than the midpoint (3,450)
- Therefore, 3,499 rounded to the nearest hundred = 3,500
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