- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 49,994
- 49,994 is between 49,990 and 50,000
- 49,995 is the midpoint between 49,990 and 50,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 49,994 is less than the midpoint (49,995)
- Therefore, 49,994 rounded to the nearest ten = 49,990
