- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 49,649
- 49,649 is between 49,600 and 49,700
- 49,650 is the midpoint between 49,600 and 49,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 49,649 is less than the midpoint (49,650)
- Therefore, 49,649 rounded to the nearest hundred = 49,600
