Answer: [tex]2,500[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to round a number to the nearest hundred, you need to pay attention to the digit in the tens place:
- If it is [tex]<5[/tex], you must round down to the previous hundred.
- If it is [tex]\geq 5[/tex], you must round up to the next hundred.
Therefore, given the number [tex]2,458[/tex], you can round it to the nearest hundred:
[tex]2,458[/tex] ≈ [tex]2,500[/tex]
