- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,173
- 5,173 is between 5,100 and 5,200
- 5,150 is the midpoint between 5,100 and 5,200
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,173 is greater than the midpoint (5,150)
- Therefore, 5,173 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,200
