- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,117
- 5,117 is between 5,110 and 5,120
- 5,115 is the midpoint between 5,110 and 5,120
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,117 is greater than the midpoint (5,115)
- Therefore, 5,117 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,120
