- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,998
- 5,998 is between 5,900 and 6,000
- 5,950 is the midpoint between 5,900 and 6,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,998 is greater than the midpoint (5,950)
- Therefore, 5,998 rounded to the nearest hundred = 6,000
