- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,969
- 9,969 is between 9,960 and 9,970
- 9,965 is the midpoint between 9,960 and 9,970
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,969 is greater than the midpoint (9,965)
- Therefore, 9,969 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,970
