- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 3,874
- 3,874 is between 3,800 and 3,900
- 3,850 is the midpoint between 3,800 and 3,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,874 is greater than the midpoint (3,850)
- Therefore, 3,874 rounded to the nearest hundred = 3,900
