- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,206
- 5,206 is between 5,200 and 5,300
- 5,250 is the midpoint between 5,200 and 5,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,206 is less than the midpoint (5,250)
- Therefore, 5,206 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,200
