- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 97
- 97 is between 90 and 100
- 95 is the midpoint between 90 and 100
- As illustrated on the number line, 97 is greater than the midpoint (95)
- Therefore, 97 rounded to the nearest ten = 100

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