- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 79,969
- 79,969 is between 79,900 and 80,000
- 79,950 is the midpoint between 79,900 and 80,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 79,969 is greater than the midpoint (79,950)
- Therefore, 79,969 rounded to the nearest hundred = 80,000
