- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 83,534
- 83,534 is between 83,500 and 83,600
- 83,550 is the midpoint between 83,500 and 83,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 83,534 is less than the midpoint (83,550)
- Therefore, 83,534 rounded to the nearest hundred = 83,500
