- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 49,548
- 49,548 is between 49,500 and 49,600
- 49,550 is the midpoint between 49,500 and 49,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 49,548 is less than the midpoint (49,550)
- Therefore, 49,548 rounded to the nearest hundred = 49,500
