- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,827
- 5,827 is between 5,800 and 5,900
- 5,850 is the midpoint between 5,800 and 5,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,827 is less than the midpoint (5,850)
- Therefore, 5,827 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,800
