We are presented with 9962 and 1165. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 1 and get 7.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 6 in column 2 and get 12.
We'll write down the last digit 2 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 1 in column 3 and get 11.
We'll write down the last digit 1 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 1 in column 4 and get 11.
We'll write down the last digit 1 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 9962 + 1165 = 11127.

