- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 50,930
- 50,930 is between 50,000 and 51,000
- 50,500 is the midpoint between 50,000 and 51,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 50,930 is greater than the midpoint (50,500)
- Therefore, 50,930 rounded to the nearest thousand = 51,000
