- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,612
- 5,612 is between 5,600 and 5,700
- 5,650 is the midpoint between 5,600 and 5,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,612 is less than the midpoint (5,650)
- Therefore, 5,612 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,600
