- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 50,451
- 50,451 is between 50,400 and 50,500
- 50,450 is the midpoint between 50,400 and 50,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 50,451 is greater than the midpoint (50,450)
- Therefore, 50,451 rounded to the nearest hundred = 50,500
