- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 48,293
- 48,293 is between 48,200 and 48,300
- 48,250 is the midpoint between 48,200 and 48,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 48,293 is greater than the midpoint (48,250)
- Therefore, 48,293 rounded to the nearest hundred = 48,300
