- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 79,960
- 79,960 is between 79,900 and 80,000
- 79,950 is the midpoint between 79,900 and 80,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 79,960 is greater than the midpoint (79,950)
- Therefore, 79,960 rounded to the nearest hundred = 80,000
