- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 41,205
- 41,205 is between 41,000 and 42,000
- 41,500 is the midpoint between 41,000 and 42,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 41,205 is less than the midpoint (41,500)
- Therefore, 41,205 rounded to the nearest thousand = 41,000
