- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,789
- 5,789 is between 5,700 and 5,800
- 5,750 is the midpoint between 5,700 and 5,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,789 is greater than the midpoint (5,750)
- Therefore, 5,789 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,800
