- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 49,951
- 49,951 is between 49,900 and 50,000
- 49,950 is the midpoint between 49,900 and 50,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 49,951 is greater than the midpoint (49,950)
- Therefore, 49,951 rounded to the nearest hundred = 50,000
