To determine by how much the student’s answer is greater than the correct answer, we first need to calculate both the incorrect multiplication (7236 multiplied by 65) and the correct multiplication (7236 multiplied by 56). Let’s do the math:
1. Calculate the incorrect answer:
7236 multiplied by 65:
7236 × 65 = 469740
2. Calculate the correct answer:
7236 multiplied by 56:
7236 × 56 = 405216
3. Find the difference between the incorrect and correct answers:
Now, let’s subtract the correct answer from the incorrect answer:
469740 – 405216 = 64524
4. Conclusion:
The student’s answer is greater by 64524 than the correct answer.