- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 56,980
- 56,980 is between 56,900 and 57,000
- 56,950 is the midpoint between 56,900 and 57,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 56,980 is greater than the midpoint (56,950)
- Therefore, 56,980 rounded to the nearest hundred = 57,000
