- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 6,879
- 6,879 is between 6,800 and 6,900
- 6,850 is the midpoint between 6,800 and 6,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 6,879 is greater than the midpoint (6,850)
- Therefore, 6,879 rounded to the nearest hundred = 6,900
