- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,998
- 9,998 is between 9,990 and 10,000
- 9,995 is the midpoint between 9,990 and 10,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,998 is greater than the midpoint (9,995)
- Therefore, 9,998 rounded to the nearest ten = 10,000
