A student multiplied 7236 by 65 instead of multiplying by 56. How many his answer was greater than the correct answer ? ( Hint: You do not have to do both multiplications ).

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hero · Answer

It was greater by 65124

hero · Answer

I didn't do both multiplications. The calculator did.

hero · Answer

But if there's something you wish to show us, just go ahead and show it.

goformit100 · Answer

What is the actual conception behind it ?

hero · Answer

I figured it out the conventional way. 

(7236)(65) - (7236)(56) = (7236)(65 - 56)
                                   = (7236)(9)
                                   = 65124