- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 36,972
- 36,972 is between 36,900 and 37,000
- 36,950 is the midpoint between 36,900 and 37,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 36,972 is greater than the midpoint (36,950)
- Therefore, 36,972 rounded to the nearest hundred = 37,000
