- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 74,511
- 74,511 is between 74,500 and 74,600
- 74,550 is the midpoint between 74,500 and 74,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 74,511 is less than the midpoint (74,550)
- Therefore, 74,511 rounded to the nearest hundred = 74,500
