- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 6,172
- 6,172 is between 6,100 and 6,200
- 6,150 is the midpoint between 6,100 and 6,200
- As illustrated on the number line, 6,172 is greater than the midpoint (6,150)
- Therefore, 6,172 rounded to the nearest hundred = 6,200
