- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,238
- 5,238 is between 5,230 and 5,240
- 5,235 is the midpoint between 5,230 and 5,240
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,238 is greater than the midpoint (5,235)
- Therefore, 5,238 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,240
