Solution - Long multiplication

Start by multiplying the ones digit (2) of the multiplier 2 by each digit of the multiplicand 9,874, from right to left.

Multiply the ones digit (2) of the multiplicator by the number in the ones place value:
2×4=8

Write 8 in the ones place.

Multiply the ones digit (2) of the multiplicator by the number in the tens place value:
2×7=14

Write 4 in the tens place.

Because the result is greater than 9, carry the 1 to the hundreds place.

Multiply the ones digit (2) of the multiplicator by the number in the hundreds place value and add the carried number (1):
2×8+1=17

Write 7 in the hundreds place.

Because the result is greater than 9, carry the 1 to the thousands place.

Multiply the ones digit (2) of the multiplicator by the number in the thousands place value and add the carried number (1):
2×9+1=19

Write 9 in the thousands place.

Because the result is greater than 9, carry the 1 to the ten thousands place.

The solution is: 19,748