- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 41,688
- 41,688 is between 41,600 and 41,700
- 41,650 is the midpoint between 41,600 and 41,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 41,688 is greater than the midpoint (41,650)
- Therefore, 41,688 rounded to the nearest hundred = 41,700
