Alright, let's work through 2490 times 742 step by step
2490 × 742 = 742 × (2490)
+ 742 × 0 which equals 0
+ 742 × 90 that equals 66780
+ 742 × 400 which equals 296800
+ 742 × 2000 which equals 1484000

= 1847580
