- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 35,521
- 35,521 is between 35,500 and 35,600
- 35,550 is the midpoint between 35,500 and 35,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 35,521 is less than the midpoint (35,550)
- Therefore, 35,521 rounded to the nearest hundred = 35,500
