- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 71,945
- 71,945 is between 71,900 and 72,000
- 71,950 is the midpoint between 71,900 and 72,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 71,945 is less than the midpoint (71,950)
- Therefore, 71,945 rounded to the nearest hundred = 71,900
