- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 88,983
- 88,983 is between 88,980 and 88,990
- 88,985 is the midpoint between 88,980 and 88,990
- As illustrated on the number line, 88,983 is less than the midpoint (88,985)
- Therefore, 88,983 rounded to the nearest ten = 88,980
