- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,344
- 8,344 is between 8,300 and 8,400
- 8,350 is the midpoint between 8,300 and 8,400
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,344 is less than the midpoint (8,350)
- Therefore, 8,344 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,300
