- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 65,598
- 65,598 is between 65,500 and 65,600
- 65,550 is the midpoint between 65,500 and 65,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 65,598 is greater than the midpoint (65,550)
- Therefore, 65,598 rounded to the nearest hundred = 65,600
