- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,587
- 8,587 is between 8,500 and 8,600
- 8,550 is the midpoint between 8,500 and 8,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,587 is greater than the midpoint (8,550)
- Therefore, 8,587 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,600
