- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 87,425
- 87,425 is between 87,400 and 87,500
- 87,450 is the midpoint between 87,400 and 87,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 87,425 is less than the midpoint (87,450)
- Therefore, 87,425 rounded to the nearest hundred = 87,400
