- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 48,268
- 48,268 is between 48,200 and 48,300
- 48,250 is the midpoint between 48,200 and 48,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 48,268 is greater than the midpoint (48,250)
- Therefore, 48,268 rounded to the nearest hundred = 48,300
