- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 52,512
- 52,512 is between 52,000 and 53,000
- 52,500 is the midpoint between 52,000 and 53,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 52,512 is greater than the midpoint (52,500)
- Therefore, 52,512 rounded to the nearest thousand = 53,000
