- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 37,521
- 37,521 is between 37,500 and 37,600
- 37,550 is the midpoint between 37,500 and 37,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 37,521 is less than the midpoint (37,550)
- Therefore, 37,521 rounded to the nearest hundred = 37,500
