- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,954
- 8,954 is between 8,900 and 9,000
- 8,950 is the midpoint between 8,900 and 9,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,954 is greater than the midpoint (8,950)
- Therefore, 8,954 rounded to the nearest hundred = 9,000
