- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,774
- 9,774 is between 9,770 and 9,780
- 9,775 is the midpoint between 9,770 and 9,780
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,774 is less than the midpoint (9,775)
- Therefore, 9,774 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,770
