Question

A student multiplied 4986 by 45 instead of multiplying by 54. By how much was his answer greater than the correct answer? Mention the property used.

Answer 1

So, the difference is 44874.

Explanation:

Multiplication of 4986 by 45

= 4986 x 45 = 224370

Multiplication of 4986 by 54

= 4986 x 54 = 269244

So, the difference in results is

= 269244 - 224370 = 44874