- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,640
- 7,640 is between 7,600 and 7,700
- 7,650 is the midpoint between 7,600 and 7,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,640 is less than the midpoint (7,650)
- Therefore, 7,640 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,600
