- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,512
- 8,512 is between 8,500 and 8,600
- 8,550 is the midpoint between 8,500 and 8,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,512 is less than the midpoint (8,550)
- Therefore, 8,512 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,500
