- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 43,071
- 43,071 is between 43,000 and 43,100
- 43,050 is the midpoint between 43,000 and 43,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 43,071 is greater than the midpoint (43,050)
- Therefore, 43,071 rounded to the nearest hundred = 43,100
