- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,456
- 7,456 is between 7,400 and 7,500
- 7,450 is the midpoint between 7,400 and 7,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,456 is greater than the midpoint (7,450)
- Therefore, 7,456 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,500
