- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 9,875
- 9,875 is between 9,800 and 9,900
- 9,850 is the midpoint between 9,800 and 9,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,875 is greater than the midpoint (9,850)
- Therefore, 9,875 rounded to the nearest hundred = 9,900
