- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,527
- 5,527 is between 5,500 and 5,600
- 5,550 is the midpoint between 5,500 and 5,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,527 is less than the midpoint (5,550)
- Therefore, 5,527 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,500
