- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 53,525
- 53,525 is between 53,500 and 53,600
- 53,550 is the midpoint between 53,500 and 53,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 53,525 is less than the midpoint (53,550)
- Therefore, 53,525 rounded to the nearest hundred = 53,500
