- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 86,244
- 86,244 is between 86,200 and 86,300
- 86,250 is the midpoint between 86,200 and 86,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 86,244 is less than the midpoint (86,250)
- Therefore, 86,244 rounded to the nearest hundred = 86,200
