- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 88,449
- 88,449 is between 88,440 and 88,450
- 88,445 is the midpoint between 88,440 and 88,450
- As illustrated on the number line, 88,449 is greater than the midpoint (88,445)
- Therefore, 88,449 rounded to the nearest ten = 88,450
