- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 37,045
- 37,045 is between 37,000 and 37,100
- 37,050 is the midpoint between 37,000 and 37,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 37,045 is less than the midpoint (37,050)
- Therefore, 37,045 rounded to the nearest hundred = 37,000
