- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 79,897
- 79,897 is between 79,890 and 79,900
- 79,895 is the midpoint between 79,890 and 79,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 79,897 is greater than the midpoint (79,895)
- Therefore, 79,897 rounded to the nearest ten = 79,900
